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WV62 TLU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,646 mi
Last recorded59,646 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,646 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover loose but not able to come off (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,287 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover slightly loose and taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak - cam cover gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 56,287 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover slightly loose and taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak - cam cover gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside headlamp upper bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,137 miles

both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

nearside door mirror is damaged

offside headlamp top mounting bracket is broken

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 49,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlamp top mounting bracket is broken

oil leak

rear axle is corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2022 49,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlamp top mounting bracket is broken

oil leak

rear axle is corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlamp top mounting bracket is broken

Fail 5 Oct 2021 46,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside headlamp top mounting bracket is broken

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,292 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,875 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 TLU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

WV62 TLU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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