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HY12 WJL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 WJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 94,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,932 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 86,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,475 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from nearside end of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the nearside drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from nearside end of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the nearside drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,116 miles

Coolant leak and coolant very low ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge/hole tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear light unit damaged and full of water

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,333 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus deep cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,476 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,403 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 60,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,834 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken off but sill well supported

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Center exhaust bracket broken off but sill well supported

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,120 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,612 miles

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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HY12 WJL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY12 WJL, 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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What year was HY12 WJL registered?

HY12 WJL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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