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LC12 MTK

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,065 mi
Last recorded53,065 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 MTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 53,065 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 53,065 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 52,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,844 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 35,844 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 30,731 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 30,731 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 23,432 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 18,813 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 18,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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 MTK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LC12 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

LC12 MTK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2012.

Is LC12 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 MTK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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