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LV12 ZKL

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,499 mi
Last recorded79,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ZKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,499 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,942 miles

Coolant low, topped up.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2023 71,003 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 71,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 70,031 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 70,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 62,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 51,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

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 ZKL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

LV12 ZKL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is LV12 ZKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 ZKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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