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LC12 CHN

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,065 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 109,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 98,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,043 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 60,514 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid and rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 52,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,647 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,149 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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LC12 CHN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC12 CHN, 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 LC12 CHN registered?

LC12 CHN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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