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LC12 XWA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,289 mi
Last recorded120,289 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 120,289 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 120,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 108,861 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog not working

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 88,327 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LIGHTS OUT (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg upper mounting bearing noisy in operation

Fail 3 Jun 2020 74,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Offside Front suspension leg upper mounting bearing noisy in operation

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,437 miles

Offside Front suspension leg upper mounting bearing worn

Fail 26 Jun 2019 67,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg upper mounting bearing worn

Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,268 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,600 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 XWA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XWA, 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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LC12 XWA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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