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WJ12 TUY

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,939 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 86,934 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,290 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,306 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,457 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,784 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 54,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 26,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 TUY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ12 TUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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