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LA12 DLE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 DLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,085 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inside edge cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive around bottom of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres some cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective the front mount and one of the rear mounts broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,420 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,182 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,467 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 DLE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

LA12 DLE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is LA12 DLE safe to buy?

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