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CV12 JVD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 84,410 miles

Front subframe and rear axle corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,020 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 81,020 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,621 miles

middle exhaust bracket missing but system is secure

osf balljoint boot detiorating

osr tyre cracking on inner tread pattern

Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,621 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket missing but system is secure

osf balljoint boot detiorating

osr tyre cracking on inner tread pattern

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,044 miles

middle exhaust bracket missing but system is secure

osf balljoint boot detiorating

Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,374 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,336 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,464 miles

both rear tyres cracked between treads and on walls

Fail 10 Aug 2017 35,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked between treads and on walls

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,501 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,518 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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CV12 JVD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV12 JVD, 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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CV12 JVD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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