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WP61 DTY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,722 mi
Last recorded123,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 DTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 123,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,825 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper strut top mounting ,slight roughness ,both sides

Offside Rear light slight damage

some corrosion to under body

Fail 16 Jul 2024 118,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished & cracking in tread ,excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light slight damage

some corrosion to under body

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,397 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 112,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,905 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2020 108,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,354 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 89,003 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,429 miles

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

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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WP61 DTY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP61 DTY, 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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WP61 DTY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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