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WV12 XAY

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,881 mi
Last recorded94,881 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,286 miles

front wipers worn

service light on

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

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2025 88,286 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

front wipers worn

service light on

Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,100 miles

alternator belt perished

front and rear exhaust mounts snapped

front wipers worn

offside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 5 Mar 2024 82,100 miles

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

alternator belt perished

front and rear exhaust mounts snapped

front wipers worn

offside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,617 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test central and o/s (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,053 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,372 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,275 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 XAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

WV12 XAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 XAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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