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LC61 YJZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 YJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 174,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,083 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,110 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,006 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 37,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,660 miles

drivers seatbelt very slightly freyed

Pass 13 Nov 2014 19,748 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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LC61 YJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LC61 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

LC61 YJZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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The MOT history for LC61 YJZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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