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DV12 LWT

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,053 mi
Last recorded38,053 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 38,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,779 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 33,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front inner road wheel distorted (marked) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,583 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Nearside rear and offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre worn inner tread but not exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,474 miles

need to manually park wipers

Pass 9 Oct 2019 19,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 18,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 17,930 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 15,133 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 15,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,863 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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DV12 LWT is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

DV12 LWT is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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