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WU12 XCJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 125,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 118,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,611 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,228 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,004 miles

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

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 XCJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

WU12 XCJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WU12 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 XCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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