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WL12 DZY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,031 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 82,023 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUPPORT BRACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,075 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,075 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,921 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,921 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,621 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,053 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 56,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,157 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,157 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,701 miles

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

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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WL12 DZY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL12 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

WL12 DZY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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