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LS12 LMK

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,661 mi
Last recorded159,661 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 LMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 159,661 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 159,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 143,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,362 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 108,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,897 miles

Chip to Windscreen Outside of Swept Area

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,865 miles

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

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

Chip to Windscreen Outside of Swept Area

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,163 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Hanger Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 69,141 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Hanger Detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,902 miles

front wipers are deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,636 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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LS12 LMK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 LS12 LMK, 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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LS12 LMK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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