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WK62 VYX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 VYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 139,324 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 139,324 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S/R (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,832 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 119,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,305 miles

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

Nail in tyre BOTH REARS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,305 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre BOTH REARS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,062 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 82,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 68,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,596 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,615 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 51,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,509 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WK62 VYX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WK62 VYX, 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 WK62 VYX registered?

WK62 VYX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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