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DV62 WCN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,346 mi
Last recorded94,346 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 WCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 94,346 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 94,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog light lens defective

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,219 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 84,219 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,105 miles

Engine oil level shows low on dipstick.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower light unit lens broken.

Fail 26 Jan 2024 71,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level shows low on dipstick.

Nail in tyre Both side rear tires ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm. 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower light unit lens broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm. 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 56,961 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp dim light out. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lense broken. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 16,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 10,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 8,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 7,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 6,687 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 6,687 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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DV62 WCN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV62 WCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV62 WCN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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