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WV12 FFR

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,156 mi
Last recorded97,156 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,236 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,477 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,291 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 76,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,654 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 57,654 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 51,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,319 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,841 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 37,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 16,445 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 FFR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WV12 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

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

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