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WV12 FOH

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 FOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 89,228 miles

Rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,924 miles

Purge pipe under car by fuel tank broken.

Fail 2 Mar 2024 83,838 miles

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

Purge pipe under car by fuel tank broken.

Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 64,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 64,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 44,639 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,837 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount strap heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aims low ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 37,695 miles

Rear both tyres sidewalls cracking

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and broken away above axle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 37,695 miles

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

Rear both tyres sidewalls cracking

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded and broken away above axle

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,049 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 FOH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

WV12 FOH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 FOH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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