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LO61 THZ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 THZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 64,487 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant below min

Pass 15 Aug 2025 61,356 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

‘This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair

Pass 30 Aug 2024 58,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,341 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 49,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,961 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,921 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Feb 2017 24,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,148 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 21,143 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,420 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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LO61 THZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LO61 THZ, 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 LO61 THZ registered?

LO61 THZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is LO61 THZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 THZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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