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WJ12 FBN

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,705 mi
Last recorded104,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 104,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 95,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,338 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 29 Jul 2023 75,338 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,937 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 61,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 53,374 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,365 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,275 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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WJ12 FBN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ12 FBN, 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 WJ12 FBN registered?

WJ12 FBN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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