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LF62 XWE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,419 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 44,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,966 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 41,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 29 Oct 2021 40,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,693 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 36,646 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2018 32,323 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces badly corroded-recommend renewal. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake faces badly corroded-recommend renewal. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 21,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to the cords illegal-renew now do not drive. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces badly corroded-recommend renewal. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake faces badly corroded-recommend renewal. (3.5.1i)

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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LF62 XWE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LF62 XWE, 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 LF62 XWE registered?

LF62 XWE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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