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WN12 URC

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 URC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,359 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 89,544 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 84,244 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 84,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,234 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,995 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,995 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING BUSH IS SPLIT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 57,867 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,198 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but working okay (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust back box bracket fractured

N/S/F Tyre side wall damaged slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S/R Tyre side wall damaged slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall chunk out

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,379 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall chunk out

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,593 miles

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

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WN12 URC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WN12 URC, 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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WN12 URC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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