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WG12 KCO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,255 mi
Last recorded43,255 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 KCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,255 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x hangers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,435 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 39,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 39,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,522 miles

Exhaust mounting defective multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,006 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears to be crumbling

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 36,006 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad appears to be crumbling

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 33,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,984 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,263 miles

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 21,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,751 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

slight wear/corrosion to discs

Fail 22 Mar 2016 17,751 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

slight wear/corrosion to discs

Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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 KCO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KCO, 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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WG12 KCO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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