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WJ62 WBN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 WBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,638 miles

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 74,746 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,747 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 65,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,977 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 58,977 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 26,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 26,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,645 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 WBN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

WJ62 WBN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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