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CH02 LYE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH02 LYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,812 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 44,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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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CH02 LYE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CH02 LYE, 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 CH02 LYE registered?

CH02 LYE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CH02 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH02 LYE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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