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WP61 ZGZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,058 mi
Last recorded40,058 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 ZGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 40,058 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera removed ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 40,058 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera removed ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 38,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,175 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 37,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,838 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 33,835 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 31,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 28,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 28,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 24,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 21,934 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,541 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,700 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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WP61 ZGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGZ, 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 WP61 ZGZ registered?

WP61 ZGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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