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LV61 YXA

2012 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,998 mi
Last recorded46,998 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 46,998 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2025 43,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 33,955 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 33,955 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,985 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 25,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 21,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,896 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,314 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2016 14,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 10,542 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 YXA is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

LV61 YXA is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LV61 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 YXA 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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