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MK12 WUO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,829 mi
Last recorded74,829 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 74,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar hitting brake caliper on full lock

Fail 11 Aug 2025 74,827 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar hitting brake caliper on full lock

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,087 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 69,087 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,483 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,676 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 43,676 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limits

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limits

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear box front bracket fractured at weld.

Very slight perishing on both rear tyres.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 8,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Oil leak rear of engine oil leak from sensor ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 7,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 7,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 5,125 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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MK12 WUO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK12 WUO, 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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MK12 WUO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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