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LX12 YLH

2012 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,921 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,347 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,766 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 53,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,830 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,430 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 24,817 miles

water leak coming from water pump area

Pass 13 Jan 2016 14,798 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 6,419 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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LX12 YLH is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX12 YLH, 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 LX12 YLH registered?

LX12 YLH is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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