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WF12 FZE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 FZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,619 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 41,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,396 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer pad worn thinner than the other front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight when brakes are released (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front bracket weld broken at the lower side (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,571 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 35,569 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm X2 both front tyres blistered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to crack

Rear silencer bracket snapped system secure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 15,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 7,897 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 7,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FZE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 FZE registered?

WF12 FZE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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