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FY12 LGZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 87,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,130 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,316 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure front & mid brackets insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,146 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear discs heavily corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket in front of back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,294 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,359 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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FY12 LGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY12 LGZ, 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 FY12 LGZ registered?

FY12 LGZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FY12 LGZ safe to buy?

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