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EK12 LHL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,627 mi
Last recorded48,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory on replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory on replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 39,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 34,791 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken off of pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wearing on out edge and slight cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,368 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken/corroded off of pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 29,368 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S inner pad below limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken/corroded off of pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also both inner braking faces heavily corroded and lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also lipped edge and have corrosion on braking face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S inner pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and out edges and badly cracking between treads on edges. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and out edges and badly cracking between treads on edges. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 14,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 13,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 11,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside windscreen wiper splitting and starting to smear

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 LHL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHL, 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 EK12 LHL registered?

EK12 LHL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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