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LV12 HHB

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,432 mi
Last recorded44,432 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 38,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,167 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 36,167 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 33,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,084 miles

advise drivers door mirror assembly req replacing.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,121 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 HHB 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 92.9%.

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 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 HHB, 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 HHB registered?

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

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The MOT history for LV12 HHB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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