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LV12 UYJ

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

53,670 mi
Last recorded53,670 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 UYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,716 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 51,714 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn L /ARM REAR BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 48,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 48,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 45,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,146 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 43,146 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,080 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 38,080 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged and missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,216 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,857 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL RESERVOIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 35,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL RESERVOIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,097 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 33,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 30,083 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jul 2017 30,083 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,731 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,001 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,689 miles

osr tyre slightly perished

nsr tyre slightly perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,689 miles

nsr tyre slightly perished

osr tyre slightly perished

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 UYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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