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WJ12 TVC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,158 mi
Last recorded36,158 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 36,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 34,489 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 34,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 31,560 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 31,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 29,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,075 miles

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

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

coolant leak from rear underside of engine

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 20,373 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 20,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,923 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 TVC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 TVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 TVC registered?

WJ12 TVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WJ12 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 TVC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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