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LV12 RDZ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,048 mi
Last recorded92,048 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 RDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,048 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 92,048 miles

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

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 90,552 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 90,552 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,661 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 85,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,753 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 69,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,691 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 26 May 2017 37,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 29,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 23,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,952 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 RDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

LV12 RDZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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