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Citroën C3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,360 cc

LA12 ETRMOT history

LA12 ETR is a black petrol Citroën C3 first used on 16 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

LA12 ETR black Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,965 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 ETR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 ETR was last recorded at 88,965 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 7,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2022: 55,872 miles, lower than 79,488 miles on 14 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,184 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,781 miles
Average per year
6,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,965 miles
  • 2025 – 81,184 miles
  • 2024 – 72,743 miles
  • 2023 – 63,815 miles
  • 2022 – 55,872 miles
  • 2021 – 79,488 miles
  • 2018 – 31,404 miles
  • 2017 – 25,651 miles
  • 2016 – 21,727 miles
  • 2015 – 16,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,965 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Covers Fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,965 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    926053783472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,184 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,184 miles
    Test number
    116283419522
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail81,182 miles (+8,439)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    751910566473
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,743 miles (+8,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    400579329223
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,815 miles (+7,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    638229953537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    967722441107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lens cracked but not showing any white light

  7. Fail55,872 miles (-23,616)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    844616552850
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lens cracked but not showing any white light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass79,488 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,488 miles
    Test number
    752462955276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass76,427 km (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,427 km
    Test number
    949650450231
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  10. Fail76,206 km (+11,448)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,206 km
    Test number
    669555702562
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  11. Pass64,758 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,758 km
    Test number
    450010609726
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread is wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has a mounting bracket broken but system is still secure

  12. Pass31,404 miles (+5,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,404 miles
    Test number
    785616579749
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted

  13. Pass25,651 miles (+3,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,651 miles
    Test number
    407882948020
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Deteriorated

  14. Pass21,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,727 miles
    Test number
    745451804088
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail21,727 miles (+4,824)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,727 miles
    Test number
    980761999406
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass16,903 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,903 miles
    Test number
    852859713769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,762 miles
    Test number
    315218954372
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brakes very close to maximum limits

Questions about LA12 ETR

Does LA12 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 ETR is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 ETR?
The MOT on LA12 ETR is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 ETR done?
LA12 ETR was recorded at 88,965 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,631 miles a year.
Has LA12 ETR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 ETR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 ETR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 ETR find?
LA12 ETR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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