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WR12 VUU

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,208 mi
Last recorded89,208 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 86,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,147 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,147 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,846 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,133 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 68,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,566 miles

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,387 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Rear Exhaust back box front mount missing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 45,387 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust back box front mount missing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,535 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 VUU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 WR12 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

WR12 VUU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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