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LC12 FVV

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 95,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,595 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 94,595 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,949 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,101 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 73,101 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,861 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 60,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 60,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 50,634 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,925 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)

Pass 26 May 2016 24,427 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 29 May 2015 19,984 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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LC12 FVV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc 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 LC12 FVV, 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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LC12 FVV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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