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LB12 EGF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,832 mi
Last recorded118,832 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 118,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Fail 21 May 2026 118,822 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing worn (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing worn (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 20 May 2025 114,235 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 11,950 miles

slight damage to offside and nearside outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 107,171 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,101 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 97,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing but pedal has anti slip grooves

Fail 27 May 2021 97,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure one mount missing other severly corroded about to break away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber missing but pedal has anti slip grooves

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,363 miles

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

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2020 93,363 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 86,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,447 miles

exhaust tailbox front support bracket broken

Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,447 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox front support bracket broken

Fail 20 Jul 2015 47,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox support bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tailbox support bracket corroded

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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LB12 EGF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LB12 EGF, 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 LB12 EGF registered?

LB12 EGF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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