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LD12 ZLU

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,028 mi
Last recorded85,028 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 85,028 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating and fraying

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side headlamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Front wipers smearing

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

Oil residue around engine

Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt deteriorating and fraying

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side headlamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Front wipers smearing

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

Oil residue around engine

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,811 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 81,811 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil residue engine areas

Fail 11 Aug 2023 73,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit now (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge - on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil residue engine areas

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,260 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 42,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished 195/55/19/87T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 34,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished 195/55/19/87T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

unable to check wipers washers not working

Pass 21 Jul 2017 27,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 13,765 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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LD12 ZLU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LD12 ZLU, 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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LD12 ZLU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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