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LB12 LYA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020
Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside ( 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,783 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,783 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,503 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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LB12 LYA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB12 LYA registered?

LB12 LYA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LB12 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 LYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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