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WV12 CRU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside 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))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 111,570 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside 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))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 97,808 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,204 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,698 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,582 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 195/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,587 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and snapped

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,801 miles

Coolant leak

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 CRU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

WV12 CRU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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