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LC62 EXL

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,535 mi
Last recorded78,535 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,535 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,194 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 74,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,857 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,614 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,995 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,208 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 40,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,450 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,549 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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 EXL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LC62 EXL, 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 LC62 EXL registered?

LC62 EXL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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