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LX61 JKJ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 JKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 77,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 67,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,367 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,811 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 29,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,025 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,691 miles

o/s/f tyre's sidewall has cuts init

Fail 27 Nov 2014 18,659 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre's sidewall perishing

o/s/f tyre's sidewall has cuts init

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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LX61 JKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX61 JKJ, 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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LX61 JKJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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