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WF62 FYV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 88,778 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 88,766 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded either side of the ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded either side of the ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 82,044 miles

Offside Rear Backing plate corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 75,519 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 75,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 74,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,752 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 64,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,372 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 59,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,575 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,440 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inside edge

all tyres are slightly cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 33,730 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inside edge

all tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,826 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 Oct 2015 25,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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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WF62 FYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WF62 FYV, 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 WF62 FYV registered?

WF62 FYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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