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LG12 OAL

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,266 mi
Last recorded82,266 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,266 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 82,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,940 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and Slightly Cracking on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and Slightly Cracking on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,693 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 67,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 51,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 35,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,329 miles

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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 OAL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

LG12 OAL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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