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WU12 XBC

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,229 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 96,229 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 79,111 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 79,111 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 58,597 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2023 48,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,528 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,017 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 29,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 brackets (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,583 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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WU12 XBC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 WU12 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 XBC registered?

WU12 XBC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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