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LA12 DJY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 DJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,125 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 89,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 74,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,545 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND - CUTS ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,915 miles

Front and rear exhaust hangers broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,705 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 49,704 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,754 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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LA12 DJY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA12 DJY, 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 LA12 DJY registered?

LA12 DJY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is LA12 DJY safe to buy?

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