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WJ62 PXL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,029 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides have corrosion to flexible pipe ferrules and pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides smooth on all edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded and damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting detached and silencer mount heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

radiator insecure on top mounts

Fail 30 Jun 2025 76,080 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides smooth on all edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb holder corroded and damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting detached and silencer mount heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

radiator insecure on top mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

auxillary belt slight deteriorating

n/s sill damage

n/s/f bumper damage

n/s/f door mirror slight damaged

rear xhaust bracket / support corroding

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 30 May 2023 65,710 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper Damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,631 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 51,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 43,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,945 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,116 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 PXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXL, 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 WJ62 PXL registered?

WJ62 PXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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