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LO12 LHR

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 LHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,624 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 77,690 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,808 miles

o/s track rod end worn to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,861 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,404 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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LO12 LHR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO12 LHR, 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 LO12 LHR registered?

LO12 LHR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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