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WU62 XDB

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 XDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S and N/S mirror covers loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 120,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S and N/S mirror covers loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,406 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,025 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,846 miles

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

Front Both wing mirrors taped on casing

Fail 24 Aug 2022 96,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Both wing mirrors taped on casing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Outer Both mirror covers taped over external covers

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Both mirror covers taped over external covers

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,784 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure bracket sheared from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Both mirror covers taped over external covers

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,243 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,273 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,956 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 34,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,579 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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WU62 XDB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU62 XDB, 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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WU62 XDB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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