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LV12 YZR

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,541 mi
Last recorded45,541 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 YZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 45,541 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2024 42,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,496 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 34,993 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 34,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,938 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 27,383 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2019 24,501 miles

Both front tyres perished (getting low).

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,670 miles

All four tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 18,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,053 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,550 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 YZR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

LV12 YZR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is LV12 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 YZR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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