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LG12 KVD

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,111 mi
Last recorded78,111 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 KVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,111 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 77,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 73,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 73,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2022 64,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 64,720 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,315 miles

Both side front outer sidewall +edges are slightly perished

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front outer (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 11,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 8,470 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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LG12 KVD is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LG12 KVD, 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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LG12 KVD is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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