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WV12 MWX

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,413 mi
Last recorded123,413 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 123,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 123,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,721 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,389 miles

Offside Front Outer C V joint noisy when turning

Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 74,702 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,183 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,178 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn smooth on outer edge to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 42,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn smooth on outer edge to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,776 miles

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

Rear Nearside and Offside, Tyres Perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,232 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Jun 2017 23,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Jun 2016 17,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,301 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 MWX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

WV12 MWX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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