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EK12 LHC

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,006 mi
Last recorded27,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 27,006 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 25,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 23,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 20,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 18,021 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 15,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 12,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 9,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 6,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 5,570 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 4,758 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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EK12 LHC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK12 LHC, 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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EK12 LHC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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