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WP12 XUA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 85,342 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 85,342 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 79,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,188 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,749 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 62,749 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,822 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 61,822 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 38,080 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,937 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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WP12 XUA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

WP12 XUA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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