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LM62 LTA

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,367 mi
Last recorded70,367 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 LTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,367 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 68,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated omitting slight grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 68,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated omitting slight grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 66,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,312 miles

front exyhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,497 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,106 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,349 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,347 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,966 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

zero emission

Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

zero emission

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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LM62 LTA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM62 LTA, 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 LM62 LTA registered?

LM62 LTA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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