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LV12 GVP

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,172 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,398 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register a result

Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register a result

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,342 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,473 miles

front brake discs corroded and rusty

rear brake discs corroded and rusty

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 GVP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

LV12 GVP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LV12 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 GVP 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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