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LA12 DLJ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight discolouration o/s/r fog light. front brake discs lipped. fluid around gearbox. front exhaust bracket breaking up & rear bracket over axle area.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 27 Jan 2026 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight discolouration o/s/r fog light. front brake discs lipped. fluid around gearbox. front exhaust bracket breaking up & rear bracket over axle area.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 73,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 64,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,129 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 33,900 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 DLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LA12 DLJ, 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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LA12 DLJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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