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LM12 BXX

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,225 mi
Last recorded63,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 BXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 63,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,821 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 57,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 52,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 48,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,674 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 3 Aug 2020 34,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,439 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,539 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,962 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,668 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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LM12 BXX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LM12 BXX, 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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LM12 BXX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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