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LF62 ZVL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,606 mi
Last recorded61,606 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 ZVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 61,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 61,606 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 46,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/R16 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 ARROWSPEED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 41,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R16 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 33,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,616 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Rear tyres minor perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,507 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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LF62 ZVL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF62 ZVL, 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 LF62 ZVL registered?

LF62 ZVL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LF62 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF62 ZVL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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