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MF12 WRL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,642 mi
Last recorded48,642 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 WRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 48,642 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewall - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 48,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewall - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 47,306 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 47,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 46,111 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak radiator leaking excessively

Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,206 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 45,206 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,607 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 43,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,571 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 42,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-55R16-87W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,613 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mount and back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,697 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,053 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,124 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,206 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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MF12 WRL 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 MF12 WRL, 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 MF12 WRL registered?

MF12 WRL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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