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LV12 LBJ

2012 Citroen C3 Picasso

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso47,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 LBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3 Picasso
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 115,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 115,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 112,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre has slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre has slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger damage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 109,863 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 109,863 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 86,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 71,768 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 56,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2019 56,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,455 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 42,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,836 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 31,836 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 21,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3 Picasso?

Based on 62,879 MOT tests across 6,707 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
4,856
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,707
On UK Roads
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LV12 LBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 47,968 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Citroen C3 Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV12 LBJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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