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LV61 KTJ

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,367 mi
Last recorded104,367 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 KTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,367 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 104,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,393 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 91,255 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,883 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,034 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 77,034 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,948 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,979 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,979 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 42,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket modified and rear bracket removed (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,914 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 31,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LV61 KTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV61 KTJ, 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 LV61 KTJ registered?

LV61 KTJ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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