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WJ62 NJE

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,844 mi
Last recorded144,844 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 NJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 144,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper both sides/top suspension mounts/worn/noisy

Offside Rear metal exhaust mount/corroded/weak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/1.8mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 144,843 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure metal mount/broken/in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern/suspected bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides/faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced box section/corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper both sides/top suspension mounts/worn/noisy

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

Offside Rear metal exhaust mount/corroded/weak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/1.8mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,148 miles

Front Lower subframe corroding

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 98,147 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount/broken/loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal mount broken/front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 lights (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower subframe corroding

Nearside Front Inner arch liner/loose

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 59,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front part (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,899 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd to last exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,385 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 47,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,825 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 42,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,661 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 36,655 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,533 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 30,532 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,075 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,599 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SNAPED BUT EXHAUST IS STILL SUPORTED

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 NJE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJE, 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 NJE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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