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LV61 YXZ

2012 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,546 mi
Last recorded85,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,546 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 85,544 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and bacck (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 71,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 58,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one out of the four not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one out of the four not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 38,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 38,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 30,883 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 25,111 miles

Exhaust hanging brackets deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 25,111 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and front brackets broken (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 18,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 10,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

LV61 YXZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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