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WV12 FEK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,073 mi
Last recorded69,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,073 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking within the treaded area

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking within the treaded area

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.55.16.w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.55.16.w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,679 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking within the treaded area

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking within the treaded area

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 64,527 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 64,527 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,002 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))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,002 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & rear brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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 28 Mar 2018 49,014 miles

front tyres starting to run off inner edges

second from rear exhaust bracket starting to break away

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,916 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,803 miles

Offside 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 FEK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 FEK registered?

WV12 FEK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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