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LB12 XUX

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,755 mi
Last recorded92,755 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn on inners WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERNS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn on inners WITH NO VISIBLE TREAD PATTERNS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 73,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 22,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,083 miles

all tyres are cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,797 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 XUX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

LB12 XUX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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