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WG12 PRV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 PRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 70,461 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 70,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,884 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 63,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,204 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 60,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2022 55,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 55,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake's squealing.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken away from pipe due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached. (Front fixings missing)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3mm at lowest point, worn close to minimum tread wear marker. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,408 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

front brake pads appear to be getting low

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 21 Jul 2017 27,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,707 miles

Coolant leak from water pump ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 16,388 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WG12 PRV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PRV, 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 WG12 PRV registered?

WG12 PRV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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