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LC62 VSM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,830 mi
Last recorded129,830 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,830 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 129,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 limit mean 2.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,102 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 113,102 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,752 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,658 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

coolant at min mark

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,147 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,882 miles

Rear wiper slip also washer inop

both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Fail 22 Nov 2018 27,882 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger needs welding back on (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 195 55 16 maxis fitted on other side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper slip also washer inop

both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2017 19,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of the vehicle worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perished 195/55/16

Fail 9 Nov 2017 19,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of the vehicle worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre perished 195/55/16

Pass 7 Nov 2016 12,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 11,979 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 11,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LC62 VSM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LC62 VSM, 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 LC62 VSM registered?

LC62 VSM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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