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WG12 WKL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,510 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,576 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,143 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 89,143 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have a band of corrosion around outer edges of inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe welded mounting-bracket detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear thin alloy heat-shield above rear silencer insecure, but not likely to become detached

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and scored on inner faces only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,473 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,355 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 69,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,798 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe and inter-pipe brackets almost detached at welds. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,661 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of tread only.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,268 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,268 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WKL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG12 WKL, 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 WKL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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