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L15 HTA

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,063 mi
Last recorded119,063 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 HTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall 205/45 R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 102,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,121 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 97,121 miles

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

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 6 Apr 2023 86,016 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play/movement felt in steering column at the steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken at the very top resulting in the spring not sitting correctly in its mounting point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant leaking from vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play/movement felt in steering column at the steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,540 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2018 50,786 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,632 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 40,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,945 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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L15 HTA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,400cc 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 L15 HTA, 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 L15 HTA registered?

L15 HTA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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