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LS62 PBV

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 PBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 93,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,890 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror outer casing missing

Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,156 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 Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror outer casing missing

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 81,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,849 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 73,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,226 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,552 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 40,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LS62 PBV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS62 PBV, 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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LS62 PBV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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