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LG12 OAA

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 OAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 96,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 92,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,609 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2021 73,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,209 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

coolant low

Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,208 miles

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

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

coolant low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,447 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,114 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,979 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 17,979 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

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 OAA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 OAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 OAA registered?

LG12 OAA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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