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WJ12 FCF

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,425 mi
Last recorded41,425 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 FCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,425 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 41,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 38,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 37,888 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust brackets rusty

some front suspension components surface corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 35,973 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 20 May 2022 34,500 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear tyres showing signs of old ageing

Pass 14 May 2021 33,007 miles

front brake pads getting low ??

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 31,674 miles

n/s front brake pads getting low ??

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 29,742 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 26,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 24,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,396 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 FCF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

WJ12 FCF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is WJ12 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 FCF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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