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LH04 REJ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,523 mi
Last recorded155,523 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH04 REJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 155,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 150,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 145,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 145,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 145,519 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 145,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,793 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 143,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,345 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,345 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,790 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 35,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 32,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,730 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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LH04 REJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LH04 REJ, 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 LH04 REJ registered?

LH04 REJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LH04 REJ safe to buy?

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