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LV12 ZND

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,166 mi
Last recorded110,166 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ZND
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,166 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 110,166 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,751 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 100,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,607 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,129 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 83,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,492 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,491 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,451 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 66,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,975 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,975 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges and outer wall perishing

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,350 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 30,350 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZND is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZND, 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 ZND registered?

LV12 ZND is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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