2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · LB12 LXZ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 25,924 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LB12 LXZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 25,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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LB12 LXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (LB12 LXZ) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LB12 LXZ Mileage History
- 20/05/202225,788 mi
- 04/07/202325,850 mi+62 mi
- 10/09/202425,924 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 59 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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