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WU12 XFT

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 85,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 85,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 82,743 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 82,743 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 80,192 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LIGHT CLUSTER IMPACT DAMAGE (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LIGHT CLUSTER IMPACT DAMAGE (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,146 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs and pads worn

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,771 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust bracket broke

Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,771 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,383 miles

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

exhaust security poor

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mount rough

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount rough

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount rough

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount rough

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror loose

Rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,792 miles

Coolant leak from rear of engine

Pass 29 Aug 2015 35,247 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 XFT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol 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 WU12 XFT, 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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WU12 XFT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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