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WP12 XUD

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 99,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,314 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 94,309 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened extension piece (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,633 miles

front fog lights not working

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,716 miles

both front fog lamps in op

rear axle rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2021 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front fog lamps in op

rear axle rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,945 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn ball (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,447 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,274 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall no cords at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust clamp loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall no cords at time of test

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,927 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 XUD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

WP12 XUD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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