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LV12 XSX

2012 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,948 mi
Last recorded88,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,759 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,345 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split/cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords few cuts on front passenger side . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail .in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and bald on edges and close to cords (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,716 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,793 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam and Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam and Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 25,279 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 May 2017 25,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,100 miles

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belts

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 May 2015 18,177 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 XSX is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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