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LV12 ZZY

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,993 mi
Last recorded73,993 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ZZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,993 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall. Contact Citroën for information and to arrange a free repair.”

Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,010 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 68,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective In poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 59,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (X2) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Manufactured (2018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 59,439 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (X2) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Manufactured (2018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,012 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 7 Jun 2022 48,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perished

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 29,035 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,433 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 May 2017 25,791 miles

All tyres cracking slightly

Pass 24 May 2016 23,465 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2015 21,654 miles

both rear tyre's sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre has cut's to the outter sidewall

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 ZZY is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

LV12 ZZY is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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