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LB61 PWU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,979 mi
Last recorded77,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 PWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,398 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 74,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 62,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,669 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,674 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2018 38,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65/15,badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 19,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 19,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 PWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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