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WN62 DWU

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,705 mi
Last recorded56,705 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 56,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,651 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 42,651 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 34,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 34,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 31,318 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,055 miles

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

Nearside Front poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

Offside Rear poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 25,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

Offside Rear poor condition cracking and splitting on sidewall and tread area due to age

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 20,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 20,946 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,088 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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WN62 DWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WN62 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN62 DWU registered?

WN62 DWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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