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WR12 WZX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,942 mi
Last recorded85,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 WZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 85,942 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 85,942 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 75,742 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 70,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm /bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 3mm/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,378 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm /bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 3mm/bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,491 miles

n/s f tyre perished 185 65 15

Fail 16 Aug 2023 61,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s f tyre perished 185 65 15

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,897 miles

Nearside Front Wearing and deteriorating on edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges of tread

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2022 56,897 miles

Nearside Front Wearing and deteriorating on edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges of tread

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT IN TREAD - SPARE WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 56,890 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear both +nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,469 miles

Central Front 1 spa on exhaust support coroded and broken

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen obstruction larger than 40mm

Central Rear 1 spa on exhaust support coroded and broken

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,691 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen zone b obstructed by phone holder larger than 40mm

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs has corosion over 50 percent of surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to test emissions as exhaust tail pipe has mesh welded onto tail pipe cant insert exhaust probe

Pass 11 May 2018 36,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low on edges and nailed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to test emissions /tailpipe obstructed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,756 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 27,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,083 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 WZX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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