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LV12 UYP

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,980 mi
Last recorded59,980 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 UYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 57,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,848 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 50,257 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 46,001 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2022 46,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 41,452 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 41,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2020 37,002 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 31,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage inner & outer side walls

Fail 17 May 2019 31,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage inner & outer side walls

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

Pass 18 May 2018 24,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,824 miles

Nearside Front near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 May 2016 12,765 miles

Advise nearside front tyre side wall damage.

Pass 6 May 2015 9,725 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 UYP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP registered?

LV12 UYP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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