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WV12 CMK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,860 mi
Last recorded92,860 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,668 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,796 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,812 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,219 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 39,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 29,253 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rears both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wiper in poor condition

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak possible sump gasket ? ()

Rear back box mounting bracket snapped (however exhaust still supported)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,123 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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WV12 CMK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV12 CMK, 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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WV12 CMK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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