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LV62 DWN

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,008 mi
Last recorded30,008 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 DWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 30,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 29,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 29,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,395 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 27,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,224 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective AT SUBFRAME (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,332 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,841 miles

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and splitting

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked and splitting

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 22 Sep 2017 21,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and splitting

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked and splitting

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 22 Sep 2016 19,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 19,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,152 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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LV62 DWN is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

LV62 DWN is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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