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LB12 KNV

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,103 mi
Last recorded41,103 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 41,103 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 41,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 36,995 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 36,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 35,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 35,614 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,632 miles

Exhaust brake before silencer defective

Exhaust silencer hanger corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 34,632 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust brake before silencer defective

Exhaust silencer hanger corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,828 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 30,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 24,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 19,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,771 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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LB12 KNV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LB12 KNV, 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 LB12 KNV registered?

LB12 KNV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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