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SL62 WLK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,718 mi
Last recorded101,718 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 101,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 99,892 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 99,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,299 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,595 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 96,595 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 95,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,510 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 92,509 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,931 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,609 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,609 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 61,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken .exhaust still secure

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken .exhaust still secure

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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SL62 WLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SL62 WLK, 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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SL62 WLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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