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LV12 VFE

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 VFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,234 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise renew (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 2.8-3mm wear edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant tank empty toped up started pressuring up and leaking from cap requires repair

Fail 3 Jun 2026 84,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs inner face corroded edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise renew (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 2.8-3mm wear edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine advise clean and repair as required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant tank empty toped up started pressuring up and leaking from cap requires repair

Pass 27 May 2025 77,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windscreen Through swept area has small object stuck on screen advise remove

Pass 18 Jun 2024 77,142 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 72,729 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,396 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded/broken

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,826 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rearbox hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,727 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 17 Jun 2016 40,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VFE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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