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LB12 UMY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,182 mi
Last recorded99,182 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 99,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,030 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 85,030 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 73,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

brake pedal rubber missing / pedal still has sufficient grip

front and rear exhaust pipe hangers / welds corroded away / hangers starting to come away from pipe

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2021 52,858 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

brake pedal rubber missing / pedal still has sufficient grip

front and rear exhaust pipe hangers / welds corroded away / hangers starting to come away from pipe

rear exhaust box hanger corroded

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,203 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,047 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,990 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2018 30,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,904 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,560 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 UMY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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