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EK12 LHT

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,889 mi
Last recorded134,889 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 134,889 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,068 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 133,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 129,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 125,221 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 125,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 117,145 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,844 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 106,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,350 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,792 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,676 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,676 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,961 miles

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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 LHT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EK12 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

EK12 LHT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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