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WJ12 NXE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 NXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,518 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 73,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 73,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted over plate limit (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,650 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,509 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 17 Mar 2022 95,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,255 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 NXE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 NXE, 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 NXE registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ12 NXE 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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