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WV12 ZWA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,326 mi
Last recorded141,326 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ZWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 141,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,351 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,251 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 123,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 116,241 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing, not considered to be insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2020 116,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket missing, not considered to be insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,289 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,289 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,196 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 76,067 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,919 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 50,919 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2015 38,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZWA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

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