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LR12 ZDP

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,161 mi
Last recorded130,161 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 ZDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 130,161 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 130,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear hangers dettached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2025 127,084 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 127,084 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 122,388 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,352 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 105,932 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 105,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,232 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 94,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 85,184 miles

front brake discs corroded/lipped

n/s/r tyre metal object in outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2020 84,890 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake discs corroded/lipped

n/s/r tyre metal object in outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,066 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,056 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

n s reg plate light inop

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 63,573 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,356 miles

nsr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre close to legal limit

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 ZDP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR12 ZDP, 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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LR12 ZDP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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