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LP61 NSE

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 NSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,217 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 46,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,334 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 40,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,421 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,546 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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LP61 NSE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LP61 NSE, 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 LP61 NSE registered?

LP61 NSE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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