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LS62 TCX

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 TCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 177,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 177,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 165,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 149,127 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 127,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,181 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,626 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 94,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket fractured but held on by a further exhaust mounting bracket but starting to corrode (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket fractured but held on by a further exhaust mounting bracket but starting to corrode (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,673 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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LS62 TCX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS62 TCX, 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 LS62 TCX registered?

LS62 TCX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is LS62 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 TCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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