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LB12 MGJ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 96,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 90,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

allot of handbrake travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 86,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,205 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,205 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 75,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,337 miles

slight knocking noise nearside front , can't pin point ,

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 72,337 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,702 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 66,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,318 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 54,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,531 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 MGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

LB12 MGJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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