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MK12 WVR

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 110,434 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,910 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,910 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 96,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 96,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 88,447 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 81,333 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 81,333 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,238 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 75,238 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,103 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 55,103 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear sets. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,902 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,344 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,751 miles

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

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 WVR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK12 WVR, 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 WVR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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