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LC61 YKA

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 YKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective

Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear exhaust hangers broken

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,199 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,746 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,964 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 7,793 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 YKA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LC61 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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