CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL12 HCF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,495 mi
Last recorded73,495 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,182 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,505 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both and front subframe extensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 64,115 miles

Corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,107 miles

Corrosion to front and rear subframe

Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,547 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Undertray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Sep 2020 58,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Undertray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,428 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 55,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,917 miles

rear suspension/sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 48,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension/sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade splitting.

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL12 HCF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 HCF, 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

How do I check the history of WL12 HCF?

You can check the full history of WL12 HCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL12 HCF registered?

WL12 HCF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is WL12 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 HCF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL12 HCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL12 HCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.