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OU12 WBZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,899 mi
Last recorded139,899 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 WBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 139,899 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 139,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 121,218 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 109,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 95,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2023 95,654 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2022 81,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,741 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,416 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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OU12 WBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc 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 OU12 WBZ, 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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OU12 WBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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