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LN12 ZWX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 ZWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,281 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,663 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,979 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2019 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,962 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

2 exhaust hangers split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ndercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both: slightly on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear 2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,236 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 30,236 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZWX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

LN12 ZWX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LN12 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 ZWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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