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LD12 VLR

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,238 mi
Last recorded52,238 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,238 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside also low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft seal damp

Pass 12 May 2025 50,551 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 16 May 2024 48,898 miles

minor oil leak from gear box

Pass 31 May 2023 46,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 40,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 40,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 57,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 32,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,624 miles

front brake pads getting low

wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LD12 VLR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc 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 LD12 VLR, 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 LD12 VLR registered?

LD12 VLR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LD12 VLR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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