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WV12 MVR

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake slow on take-up

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,594 miles

rear exhaust mount weak

Fail 14 Apr 2025 109,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear wheel bearings

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 24 Apr 2024 100,201 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Rear exhaust mount weak

n/s/r service brake slow on take-up

Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,374 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded and weak.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 91,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded and weak.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,685 miles

Rear exhaust centre mount corroded/weak.

n/s/f wheel tight to turn.

Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,942 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 74,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,659 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 MVR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 MVR, 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 MVR registered?

WV12 MVR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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