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LV12 GVG

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,148 mi
Last recorded74,148 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 74,148 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,917 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 68,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting snapped - but is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 46,324 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting snapped - but is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 38,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,090 miles

exhaust bracket broken on the back box but system is still supported

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GVG is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV12 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

LV12 GVG is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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