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WR12 WZO

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 WZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 142,220 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 142,220 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 134,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 134,380 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,029 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 127,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb missing! (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken off exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,755 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 117,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 107,471 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 100,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust brackets weak

Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,782 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 94,782 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket snapped off but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket snapped but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket snapped off but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket snapped but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight in headlight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 47,060 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 WZO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

WR12 WZO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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