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WM12 LHL

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,028 mi
Last recorded102,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 102,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and badly worn on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 92,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 92,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,948 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 81,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,187 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 72,187 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,564 miles

light cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,094 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,917 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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WM12 LHL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM12 LHL, 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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WM12 LHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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