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LR12 THG

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,682 mi
Last recorded58,682 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 THG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,682 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,313 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 50,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,831 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 41,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 21,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,627 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 20,627 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,386 miles

centre rear exhaust hanger detached but exhaust still supported

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,669 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 13,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,992 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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LR12 THG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR12 THG, 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 LR12 THG registered?

LR12 THG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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