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LG12 KUY

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,193 mi
Last recorded71,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 KUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 71,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 59,303 miles

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 55,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,578 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear exhaust brackets have broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,239 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 27,930 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 27,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,364 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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LG12 KUY 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 85.7%.

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 LG12 KUY, 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 LG12 KUY registered?

LG12 KUY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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