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LB61 AFZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 AFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,593 miles

under tray fitted(undersealed)

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 89,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 82,898 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 67,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,696 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,836 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 27,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LB61 AFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 LB61 AFZ, 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 LB61 AFZ registered?

LB61 AFZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is LB61 AFZ safe to buy?

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