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LC12 ZCN

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,943 mi
Last recorded58,943 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ZCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 57,846 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 53,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,466 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs lipped

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 37,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,910 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 24,859 miles

Front Brake discs worn

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

Fail 30 May 2017 24,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake discs worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on both edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 16,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 ZCN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 ZCN registered?

LC12 ZCN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LC12 ZCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 ZCN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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