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LN12 XKY

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,759 mi
Last recorded77,759 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 XKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,759 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 67,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,617 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,695 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 55,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,114 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,684 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 46,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread perished and starting th bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 42,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 XKY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LN12 XKY, 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 LN12 XKY registered?

LN12 XKY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for LN12 XKY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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