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WN12 XAZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,751 mi
Last recorded136,751 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 XAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 136,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 115,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 115,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,455 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 108,455 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,260 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Lower exhaust bracket damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,292 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,338 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,767 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and stepped.

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

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

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to childseats fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 76,767 miles

Emissions not tested Dueto loud ticking noise from engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Axiliary belt badly perished.

BOTH rear tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and stepped.

Coolant level low.

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

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

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to childseats fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front wipers noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2019 64,359 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front wipers noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2018 52,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,799 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 38,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis-shaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,491 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,424 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XAZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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