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WK12 XVC

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,201 mi
Last recorded69,201 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 63,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 63,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle set (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle set (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle set (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Axle set (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,105 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 58,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,548 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 50,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,096 miles

front brake disks corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

nearside front tyre tread depth low 185/65/15

nearside rear tyre tread depth low and perishing on tread area 185/65/15

offside rear tyre tread depth low, unrepairable nail on outer edge and perishing on tread area 185/65/15

Fail 3 Apr 2019 45,096 miles

Exhaust system insecure center and back box rear bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

front brake disks corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

nearside front tyre tread depth low 185/65/15

nearside rear tyre tread depth low and perishing on tread area 185/65/15

offside rear tyre tread depth low, unrepairable nail on outer edge and perishing on tread area 185/65/15

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,489 miles

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,486 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,414 miles

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

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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WK12 XVC 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 64.7%.

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 WK12 XVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK12 XVC registered?

WK12 XVC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is WK12 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 XVC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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