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WN62 DZW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 DZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,525 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 90,165 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,514 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge/ 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,411 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,461 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 33,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,218 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 DZW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 WN62 DZW, 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 WN62 DZW registered?

WN62 DZW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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