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MF12 LHE

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,593 mi
Last recorded106,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 LHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 106,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 106,592 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 100,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,755 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))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 86,722 miles

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 81,696 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,963 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 75,963 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,566 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,566 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,000 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rusty on welded brackets

front brakes look new but are slightly stiff (possibly lack of use)

full under body protection fitted but broken on n/s rear section

Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

exhaust rusty on welded brackets

front brakes look new but are slightly stiff (possibly lack of use)

full under body protection fitted but broken on n/s rear section

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge and close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have age related cracks 2011

Fail 5 Jul 2017 59,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge and close to limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have age related cracks 2011

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,507 miles

Exhaust mount corroded, system still adequately supported.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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MF12 LHE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF12 LHE, 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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MF12 LHE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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