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LN12 XKA

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,333 mi
Last recorded114,333 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 XKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,098 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 111,090 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 107,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 107,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 103,481 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,045 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,100 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,100 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,207 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 71,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,331 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,770 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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LN12 XKA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LN12 XKA, 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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LN12 XKA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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