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WV12 FFZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,363 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 108,363 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,192 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced CORRODED AROUND ALL REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced CORRODED AROUND ALL REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,663 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,811 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 62,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,954 miles

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

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

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

trim covers fitted to engine obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,760 miles

seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

trim cover fitted to engine obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,742 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 38,742 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

WV12 FFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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