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LV12 GVY

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 48,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 48,123 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 44,872 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 32,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,599 miles

Front Both tyres cracking on outer sidewall and edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both Tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,812 miles

x4 tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,490 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 16,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GVY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

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

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