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WG61 HPJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,270 mi
Last recorded37,270 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 HPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 37,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,255 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 25,216 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 25,216 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 25,046 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 58,566 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and back sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front intermittent power steering light

Pass 9 Feb 2023 24,751 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

servo corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 24,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

servo corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 23,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,060 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 22,060 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,312 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 17,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,158 miles

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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WG61 HPJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WG61 HPJ, 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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WG61 HPJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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