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LB12 KNY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,920 mi
Last recorded30,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 30,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken at front

Fail 4 Jun 2026 30,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant below min

exhaust bracket broken at front

Pass 9 May 2025 28,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 26,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 24,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,036 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 23,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,713 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 19,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 18,088 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating outer side wall has tears no cords or ply showing

Offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating & tread cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2018 18,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating outer side wall has tears no cords or ply showing

Offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating & tread cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 12,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat,both the seat and the seatbelt unchecked for safety or operations.

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 KNY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB12 KNY, 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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LB12 KNY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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