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WV12 CPU

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 57,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,819 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,297 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 38,297 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,210 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 35,210 miles

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

Position lamp not working both nearside and offside fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,917 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,001 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 19,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CPU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CPU, 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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What year was WV12 CPU registered?

WV12 CPU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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