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LN12 XJV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,255 mi
Last recorded88,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 XJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 88,255 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 81,742 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded. Limited life left (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 81,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded. Limited life left (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,082 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant is slightly leaking from cap on header tank

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,042 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,719 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked in Tread and Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil Residue Engine/Gearbox Areas

Fail 10 Apr 2021 54,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn Unevenly Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chip to Windscreen

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Cracked in Tread and Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil Residue Engine/Gearbox Areas

Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,709 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres are cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust mount is detached / still adequately supported

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 39,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 17,105 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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LN12 XJV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LN12 XJV, 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 LN12 XJV registered?

LN12 XJV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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