MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread also outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread also outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front and rear exhaust brackets corroded
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front tyre outer wall perrished
under trays and engine covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV12 LWS is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc 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 DV12 LWS, 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 DV12 LWS registered?
DV12 LWS is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2012.
Is DV12 LWS safe to buy?
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