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WP12 EHW

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 EHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,803 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush perished/ split/ no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 65,803 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lift in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush perished/ split/ no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,994 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 59,994 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,950 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,950 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,439 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,439 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,428 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Jul 2019 38,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,046 miles

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

rear inner exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked between tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2016 24,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,019 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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WP12 EHW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WP12 EHW, 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 WP12 EHW registered?

WP12 EHW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WP12 EHW safe to buy?

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