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WL12 LCJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,492 mi
Last recorded84,492 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,492 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 84,492 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,390 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,427 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,468 miles

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 49,468 miles

Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,333 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 43,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,642 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 28,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,548 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 LCJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

WL12 LCJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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