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LB61 PWL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,454 mi
Last recorded86,454 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,454 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,456 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole between centre and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 75,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole between centre and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 64,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,766 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 49,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 48,129 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,054 miles

back box front mounting partially detatched.

both front tyres worn on inner edges, offside is slick.

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 PWL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LB61 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

LB61 PWL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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