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LM12 KMF

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 KMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,665 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 77,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 77,421 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,313 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 75,313 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locked out (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,215 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 73,188 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 69,300 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,344 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 52,338 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,568 miles

Exhaust support broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,414 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 24,414 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust hanger broken

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 KMF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KMF, 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 LM12 KMF registered?

LM12 KMF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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