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LV12 GXP

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front brake disc surfaces slightly worn & outer edges of inner surfaces deteriorated/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 64,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 64,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall cut, also worn close to limit on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has series of small cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge also slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 38,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,886 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 34,886 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 21,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,757 miles

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 GXP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

LV12 GXP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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