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LV12 GXF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,009 mi
Last recorded83,009 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 83,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 83,009 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 79,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 71,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,385 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,256 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,230 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

need tracking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,778 miles

front tyres close to limit & worn on edges require attention

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre close to limit require attention

Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres close to limit & worn on edges require attention

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r tyre close to limit require attention

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,230 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 44,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear exhaust bracket pre back box broken, weld required

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,549 miles

nearside door mirror assembly partly loose.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 23,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside door mirror assembly partly loose.

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 GXF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

LV12 GXF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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