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WF12 JRV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 JRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x Snapped bracket but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 73,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 68,088 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Tail lamp in tail gate is damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Second from rear exhaust hanger has corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks are damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear lower shock bodies are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2024 68,088 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Tail lamp in tail gate is damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Second from rear exhaust hanger has corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks are damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear lower shock bodies are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 62,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 52,808 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 48,941 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all tyre treads getting low

Pass 8 May 2019 44,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 37,725 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 15 May 2017 31,740 miles

E.M.L is on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Fail 15 May 2017 31,740 miles

E.M.L is on

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 17 May 2016 24,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres side walls perishing

check engine light on dash

Pass 21 May 2015 17,817 miles

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)

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 JRV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

WF12 JRV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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