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WV62 HCF

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,368 miles

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

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Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,309 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 69,308 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front both side tyre has cuts

Offside Rear tyre has cut and perishing cracks

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes split / separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 68,123 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 26% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes split / separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken / adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,095 miles

Front under tray loose/hanging low

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake lag 22% (max limit 25%)

Fail 23 Jan 2023 66,095 miles

Front under tray loose/hanging low

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake lag 22% (max limit 25%)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,415 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,673 miles

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

exhaust silencer braket broken

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 57,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,084 miles

exhaust silencer mounting braket broken

Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer mounting braket broken

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 41,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,932 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HCF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

WV62 HCF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 HCF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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