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LE61 LEZ

2012 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE61 LEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 84,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 74,650 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,851 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,853 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,973 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 59,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 46,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,331 miles

Passengers airbag switched off

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,598 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,369 miles

bracket breaking away from exhaust tailbox

Fail 2 Sep 2016 26,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bracket breaking away from exhaust tailbox

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,420 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 15,767 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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LE61 LEZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LE61 LEZ, 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 LE61 LEZ registered?

LE61 LEZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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