MOT Status
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85,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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