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LC61 HSD

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,087 mi
Last recorded133,087 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 HSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,087 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,998 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 126,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,585 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 116,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Remove Device From Seat Belt Preventing It From Retracting Fully

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear Across Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Various Items Bonded To Top Of Dashboard, Drivers View

Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Remove Device From Seat Belt Preventing It From Retracting Fully

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Breaking Away From Centre Sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Extensive Wear To Edges & Sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear Across Tread (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 Wearing Smooth On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Various Items Bonded To Top Of Dashboard, Drivers View

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,467 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,201 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 76,201 miles

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

rear exhaust box mountain bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,467 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,666 miles

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Fail 12 Jan 2016 43,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,151 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)

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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LC61 HSD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 LC61 HSD, 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 LC61 HSD registered?

LC61 HSD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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