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LA12 DLK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,650 mi
Last recorded37,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 DLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 37,650 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 37,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 35,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 33,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,809 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 30,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,260 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 27,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 23,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 20,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,377 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 19,377 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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 15,990 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 15,990 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 12,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,284 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 6,880 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 DLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

LA12 DLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LA12 DLK safe to buy?

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