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FY12 LXF

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,071 mi
Last recorded74,071 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 74,071 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 69,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 59,387 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 42,397 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,958 miles

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge (not testable area)

Pass 10 Jan 2019 38,283 miles

both rear tyres wearing low (3mm)

Pass 8 Jan 2018 36,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2018 36,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,730 miles

rear brake discs very rusty and lipped

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 3 Feb 2017 32,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

rear brake discs very rusty and lipped

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,716 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,162 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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FY12 LXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY12 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

FY12 LXF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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