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LV61 YXE

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,421 mi
Last recorded54,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 54,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 82,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 45,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 42,217 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 39,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 38,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 35,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,509 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 33,509 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 29,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,124 miles

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

under bonnet, vehicle engine sump showing sign of dampness

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,266 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 YXE is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV61 YXE registered?

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

Is LV61 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 YXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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