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LB12 XDD

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,557 mi
Last recorded80,557 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,557 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 80,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bushes both sides cracking/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 69,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bushes both sides cracking/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Fit new bulb 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Fit new bulb 581 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 50,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 50,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,393 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,141 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 XDD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

LB12 XDD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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