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SY12 WMV

2012 Citroen C3

Turquoise Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 98,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,821 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs - Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 91,792 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs - Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,690 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2021 72,690 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,933 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 69,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,396 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,882 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,987 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

incorrect fitting towbar harness, insecure and rubbering about subframe of engine and brake pipes in centre. Wrap around rear axle and filling fuel pipe

Fail 24 Jun 2015 34,987 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

incorrect fitting towbar harness, insecure and rubbering about subframe of engine and brake pipes in centre. Wrap around rear axle and filling fuel pipe

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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SY12 WMV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Turquoise with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SY12 WMV, 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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SY12 WMV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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