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RO12 WKE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,583 mi
Last recorded133,583 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 WKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,994 miles

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

front right underbody cross member braket corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,963 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 117,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 111,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,906 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 100,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,237 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 92,237 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,034 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 86,034 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,300 miles

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,201 miles

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust bracket stabilizer broken

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces and wearing thin

under tray damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2016 49,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust bracket stabilizer broken

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces and wearing thin

under tray damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,755 miles

osr wheel binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2015 36,755 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr wheel binding slightly

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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RO12 WKE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RO12 WKE, 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 RO12 WKE registered?

RO12 WKE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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