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WJ12 MZO

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,717 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 75,716 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,871 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 62,248 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 62,248 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount reqs welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2018 58,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 May 2018 58,525 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Dec 2014 31,804 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 31,804 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 MZO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ12 MZO, 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 MZO registered?

WJ12 MZO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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