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LC62 AYB

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,311 mi
Last recorded48,311 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 AYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 48,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 46,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished replacement recommended

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 45,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished replacement recommended

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 43,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 22 May 2021 41,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 22 May 2021 41,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

rear wiper missing

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,975 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 39,975 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 38,305 miles

Front bumper has fixings damaged

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 38,305 miles

Front bumper has fixings damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 36,533 miles

nearside front lower arm bushes starting to split

off side front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 11 May 2017 34,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight cuts.

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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LC62 AYB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LC62 AYB, 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 LC62 AYB registered?

LC62 AYB is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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