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WV62 BDZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,825 mi
Last recorded90,825 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 BDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,825 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 86,235 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 86,235 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,489 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,942 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 64,942 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,086 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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WV62 BDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV62 BDZ, 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 WV62 BDZ registered?

WV62 BDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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