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LV12 FHX

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,571 mi
Last recorded52,571 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 52,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 47,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 26,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 26,899 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mountings are not supporting the system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn low + inner wall cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,981 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 20,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 7,810 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,254 miles

2 nails in Osr tyre

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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LV12 FHX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 LV12 FHX, 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 LV12 FHX registered?

LV12 FHX is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LV12 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 FHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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