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VK12 WCM

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,274 mi
Last recorded70,274 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,274 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar very close to brake calliper

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 59,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 59,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,551 miles

exhaust emissions not detected

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,899 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 42,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,752 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 38,683 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,499 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 34,499 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,117 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 35,117 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,194 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 31,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,280 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 27,498 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,078 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Fail 21 Apr 2016 25,078 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre getting low on 3mm

rear exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WCM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WCM, 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 VK12 WCM registered?

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

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