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WG12 BHZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 BHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,008 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 91,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and deep cut, does not appear to be to cords but advise replacement - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 86,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and deep cut, does not appear to be to cords but advise replacement - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,803 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 79,803 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle arm bush worn

Offside Rear axle arm bush worn

oil level low

Fail 6 Jun 2023 71,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle arm bush worn

Offside Rear axle arm bush worn

oil level low

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,896 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 52,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round tyre tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,296 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 36,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 25,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 14,263 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 14,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG12 BHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG12 BHZ, 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 WG12 BHZ registered?

WG12 BHZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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