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WN62 HPY

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 HPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,287 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,383 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 111,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,470 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 104,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,283 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 6 Dec 2021 84,049 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounts corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside & Outside edges, tyre cracking also. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes slightly cracking. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,202 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 56,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,852 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,851 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,266 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 40,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 27,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 HPY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

WN62 HPY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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