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WF12 AXU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket split away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror casing missing and glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 102,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.56 average reading 0.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delamination of characters (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder ply 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket split away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror casing missing and glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,794 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 85,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 78,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding but not excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding but not excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 66,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,391 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 62,391 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,473 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,919 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,934 miles

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

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

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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WF12 AXU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 WF12 AXU, 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 WF12 AXU registered?

WF12 AXU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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