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ML12 LTF

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 LTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 77,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 71,193 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,760 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,758 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,970 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying

Fail 24 Mar 2023 61,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,901 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,462 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 45,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak very heavy would advise checking ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking to sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall area

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,460 miles

OIL LEAK

nsf cracking to sidewall

nsr nail in tyre and cracking to sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,450 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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ML12 LTF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc 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 ML12 LTF, 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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ML12 LTF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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