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WU12 XEF

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,101 mi
Last recorded44,101 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 41,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 39,175 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 39,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,206 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 36,206 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,830 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 33,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 29,987 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 29,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 27,849 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 27,849 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 25,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,516 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)

rear seat center belt buckle has past over stop

Fail 21 Mar 2017 23,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seat center belt buckle has past over stop

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,389 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,150 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 XEF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc 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 WU12 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

WU12 XEF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WU12 XEF safe to buy?

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