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LV61 YXB

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,536 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,995 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 74,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,766 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2021 68,755 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,657 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 65,657 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel binding slighty

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush, o/s and n/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,515 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,419 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,678 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Stone cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 27,901 miles

both front brakedisc inner faces lipped/ wearing

both rear tyres have stonecuts in treads

mud on various suspension/steering/brake components

ns sill damaged

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 YXB is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

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

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