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LY12 EMF

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,982 mi
Last recorded111,982 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 111,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 108,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 102,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,399 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,015 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,977 miles

Oil leak rear of engine

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak rear of engine

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,507 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 50,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,624 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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LY12 EMF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY12 EMF, 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 LY12 EMF registered?

LY12 EMF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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