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WJ12 MZN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,634 mi
Last recorded64,634 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 64,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroen for information and to arrange a free repair.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 57,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,779 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn becoming worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn becoming worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 41,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 32,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 25,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,339 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2017 22,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 19,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 11,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,399 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 MZN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

WJ12 MZN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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