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LC61 ULW

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,435 mi
Last recorded162,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 ULW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 162,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 152,252 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 152,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,970 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust mount broken

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,574 miles

front inner brake pads appear low . rear pads very low .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords & close to limit , n/s/f wearing inner edge .......

rear exhaust silencer front mount broken .......

Fail 5 Jan 2018 118,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads appear low . rear pads very low .......

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords & close to limit , n/s/f wearing inner edge .......

rear exhaust silencer front mount broken .......

Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,602 miles

front & rear inner brake pads appear low .......

Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front & rear inner brake pads appear low .......

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,406 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .........

Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,406 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register .........

n/s/f & both rear tyres close to limit .......

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,883 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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 ULW is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULW, 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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LC61 ULW is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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