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WV62 PDK

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,972 mi
Last recorded53,972 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 PDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,694 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 51,694 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 48,548 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,272 miles

n/s front lower ball joint to wishbone bolts tightened up and no play detected on retest, but unable to tell if any wear damage to securing bolts and/or wishbone/ball joint holes without stripping apart to check.

Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached to ball joint mount. (3 securing bolts loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

n/s front lower ball joint to wishbone bolts tightened up and no play detected on retest, but unable to tell if any wear damage to securing bolts and/or wishbone/ball joint holes without stripping apart to check.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,325 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,626 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tire outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,245 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 PDK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV62 PDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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