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LV12 XST

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,833 mi
Last recorded102,833 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,661 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 95,661 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 86,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 73,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 67,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 65,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,057 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,460 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE LIPPED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,811 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED OUTER EDGE

Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,811 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED OUTER EDGE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,249 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,074 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 XST is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

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