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LC12 VWN

2012 Citroen C3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,403 mi
Last recorded55,403 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 55,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 51,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,303 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 36,301 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 32,372 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,225 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 20,489 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,466 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,739 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 VWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LC12 VWN, 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 LC12 VWN registered?

LC12 VWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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