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VK12 WCL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 WCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,454 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 83,454 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged damaged in 3 places (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle n/s 185/65/15 o/s 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected possible incorrect spring fitted or wrong way fitted (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount play (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,967 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 65,067 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,800 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,799 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 25,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken.

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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VK12 WCL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK12 WCL, 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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VK12 WCL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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