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LN62 XLA

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,310 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion at inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavy wearat inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 106,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corrosion at inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and heavy wearat inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR and OSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,556 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,932 miles

O/s. rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,100 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,626 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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LN62 XLA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LN62 XLA, 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 LN62 XLA registered?

LN62 XLA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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