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ML12 LTZ

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 LTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 76,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage to both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,777 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 61,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,771 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,549 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 37,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR NOT RUNNING (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,209 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,635 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 LTZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML12 LTZ, 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 ML12 LTZ registered?

ML12 LTZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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