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LV12 RBU

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,066 mi
Last recorded72,066 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 RBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 58,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,496 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,715 miles

Service light on and overdue mileage displayed

Fail 24 Jul 2017 26,715 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service light on and overdue mileage displayed

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,453 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 RBU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

LV12 RBU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is LV12 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 RBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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