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LV61 VNK

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,560 mi
Last recorded51,560 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 51,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 48,000 miles

nearside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 29 May 2024 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 May 2024 43,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 39,813 miles

Exhaust mounting defective support bracket welds broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged lock case missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm remaing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 36,355 miles

wear in both front brake discs

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,008 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 31,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 27,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,317 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,663 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,663 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,068 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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LV61 VNK is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV61 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

LV61 VNK is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is LV61 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VNK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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