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WD12 DZC

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,837 mi
Last recorded52,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 DZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,837 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount noisy

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 44,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear

Fail 13 Jul 2024 44,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear

Pass 22 Jul 2023 41,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 38,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 38,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened ( Top mount ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 35,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 33,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2019 31,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,586 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre aged

exhaust rear support is broken

Pass 2 Jul 2016 24,078 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,589 miles

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

Oil leak

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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WD12 DZC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WD12 DZC, 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 WD12 DZC registered?

WD12 DZC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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