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WJ62 LBV

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 86,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,916 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,480 miles

both rear tyres perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2022 62,305 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 54,970 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,000 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction os sun visor will not stay in up position. (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,726 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,726 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,659 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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WJ62 LBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ62 LBV, 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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WJ62 LBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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