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WJ62 PYP

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,816 mi
Last recorded113,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 PYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 113,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 112,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 108,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, ,bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge, cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

n/s/f road wheel steel, all others alloy

Fail 6 Apr 2023 106,110 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s, ,bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge, cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

n/s/f road wheel steel, all others alloy

no coolant showing in expansion tank, recommend attention ASAP

Pass 6 May 2022 103,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level, very low,, recommend attention

no engine oil showing on dip stick, recommend attention

Fail 5 May 2022 103,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer, excessive deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant level, very low,, recommend attention

no engine oil showing on dip stick, recommend attention

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,832 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,098 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,121 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 46,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm in place (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated,, recommend attention

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,455 miles

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

both front tyres on 3.0mm of tread 1.6mm legal limit.

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 PYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ62 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

WJ62 PYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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