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WV62 FOT

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached at mid section but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2025 94,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached at mid section but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 89,559 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn De-lamination on inner face, outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Fluctuation felt through pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad @ 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,547 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 66,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 51,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,936 miles

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

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 FOT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV62 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

WV62 FOT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 FOT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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