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WR12 FBZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,664 mi
Last recorded70,664 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 FBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 70,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 62,639 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 62,639 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,086 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 46,086 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,143 miles

rear exhaust mount rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,462 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,529 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,252 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,871 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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WR12 FBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WR12 FBZ, 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 WR12 FBZ registered?

WR12 FBZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WR12 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 FBZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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