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VK12 WDJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 70,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65r15 ()

Offside Front tire,wearing inner wall 185/65r15

Fail 19 May 2023 70,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65r15 ()

Offside Front tire,wearing inner wall 185/65r15

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 65,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 65,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 60,244 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 55,336 miles

Offside Front wearing badly inner wall 185/65r15

Fail 21 May 2020 55,336 miles

Offside Front wearing badly inner wall 185/65r15

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,980 miles

note:due to bad tire wear,strongly advise to carry-out wheel alignment

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,980 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

note:due to bad tire wear,strongly advise to carry-out wheel alignment

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,077 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 35,077 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,432 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 16,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front 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)

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 WDJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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