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LC12 CJZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Lamp cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 70,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 68,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 68,654 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 66,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 63,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Condition of tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,898 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 CJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC12 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

LC12 CJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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