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LM61 CZV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 CZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,271 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL HAS A CUT. DEPTH UNCLEAR, DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER COVERED IN SOME KIND OF SEALANT/MASTIC (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY CRACKED. IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DUST COVER PERISHED AND SPLIT. COVERED BY A SECOND DUST COVER WHICH IS PERISHED & BREAKING UP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY CRACKED. IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SECOND-TO-LAST EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED(CORRODED) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,892 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess SECOND-TO-LAST EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED(CORRODED) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 94,892 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess SECOND-TO-LAST EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED(CORRODED) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,536 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS REMOVED FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR- OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD. DEPTH UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective SECOND TO LAST EXHAUST MOUNTING DETACHED-CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 92,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 86,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2021 77,877 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,654 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 56,653 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,162 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,718 miles

Front brake pads are worn very low.

Passenger wiper smears.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 28,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread. Punctured but should be repairable.

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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LM61 CZV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM61 CZV, 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 LM61 CZV registered?

LM61 CZV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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