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WJ12 TVK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 105,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,736 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,405 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Fail 26 May 2017 70,359 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 23 May 2016 52,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,478 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,478 miles

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

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

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

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 TVK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ12 TVK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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