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LA62 TAY

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 TAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,208 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine sump corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,308 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 62,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,429 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 48,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,221 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 42,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,543 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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LA62 TAY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA62 TAY, 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 LA62 TAY registered?

LA62 TAY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is LA62 TAY safe to buy?

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