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LX12 YLK

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,114 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side drive shaft sill leak

Fail 16 Jun 2026 78,114 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side drive shaft sill leak

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,621 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 66,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,503 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 56,503 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 46,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 46,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,043 miles

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box bracket broken, yellow chalk. (6.1.2 (a))

Service due spanner illuminated.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,801 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 24,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,542 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 13,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,115 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 5,363 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 YLK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LX12 YLK, 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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LX12 YLK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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