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LR62 BAU

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 43,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,879 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 40,725 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts & perished, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill is damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,531 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 28,530 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,857 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,179 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2018 20,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 17,320 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 11,889 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 11,883 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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LR62 BAU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR62 BAU, 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 LR62 BAU registered?

LR62 BAU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is LR62 BAU safe to buy?

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