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WL12 HKP

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,817 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 83,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,025 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 81,023 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split on the end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 78,616 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,109 miles

Rear exhaust strap broke

Fail 6 Mar 2023 76,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel brg not checkted due to brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust strap broke

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,667 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 73,660 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,884 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall 195/55R16

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall 195/55R16

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and lipped recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted recommend brake check (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,342 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HKP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL12 HKP, 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 HKP registered?

WL12 HKP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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