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LV12 KMK

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,424 mi
Last recorded85,424 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 85,424 miles

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Main frame (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Front and rear sill deformed

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 85,291 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and middle bracket/mounting fully detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Main frame (6.1.6 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Front and rear sill deformed

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear support bracket missing but exhaust deemed adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 79,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear support bracket missing but exhaust deemed adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,404 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken off / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 59,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken off / missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,622 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,309 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,250 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres perished and cracking.

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still adequately supported.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 26,159 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,806 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 KMK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KMK, 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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LV12 KMK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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