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FP12 LYV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 38,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,435 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 35,435 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracked / perished / deep splits through to cords on both tyres 185 / 65 / 15 / cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front tyres cracked / perished / both tyres worn on inner / outer edges / loss of tread pattern / advise to replace 185 / 65 / 15

Pass 6 May 2022 33,050 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 33,050 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 29,200 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,853 miles

Central centre exhaust mounting corroded insecure requires welding .

Pass 8 May 2017 18,863 miles

Central exhaust centre mounting corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 15,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 12,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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.

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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FP12 LYV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP12 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 LYV registered?

FP12 LYV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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