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LV62 AWU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,820 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,039 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 86,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 62,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,468 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 58,463 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 51,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 51,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 42,016 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LV62 AWU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV62 AWU, 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 LV62 AWU registered?

LV62 AWU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LV62 AWU safe to buy?

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