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LC61 XVZ

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 87,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 87,283 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,914 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 77,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,630 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,992 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 49,986 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor loose (3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,726 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounts weakened due to corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation within Headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 47,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 47,173 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,594 miles

Oil leak coming from the front of the cylinder head ()

wiper blades worn

Fail 27 Jan 2017 42,594 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak coming from the front of the cylinder head ()

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords

oil leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2016 37,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not to cords

oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2016 37,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

child seat fitted

front discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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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LC61 XVZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC61 XVZ, 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 LC61 XVZ registered?

LC61 XVZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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