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WJ12 MZU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,728 mi
Last recorded65,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens has condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 56,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plus tyre valve perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens has condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm, plus perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 49,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 33,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 29,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,968 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 13,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,114 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 MZU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

WJ12 MZU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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