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WG61 ULJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 ULJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 83,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,137 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 78,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 66,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,985 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 48,294 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 34,060 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,031 miles

Nearside Front disc under cut

Offside Front brake disc under cut

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Rear child seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2016 26,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front disc under cut

Offside Front brake disc under cut

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Rear child seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F wiper starting to smear

Tread starting to crack on inside of n/s/r

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 ULJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 WG61 ULJ, 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 WG61 ULJ registered?

WG61 ULJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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