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LX12 YZN

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,788 mi
Last recorded76,788 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,788 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 76,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,857 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,278 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,266 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,048 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,114 miles

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,777 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

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 YZN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

LX12 YZN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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