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WL12 CYJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,582 mi
Last recorded49,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,582 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,948 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2023 36,948 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,771 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,756 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 34,753 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,221 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 31,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,431 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge and slight cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2018 27,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 25,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,456 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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WL12 CYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL12 CYJ, 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 WL12 CYJ registered?

WL12 CYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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