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LV62 DWP

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,866 mi
Last recorded56,866 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 DWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 56,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 53,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,821 miles

advise condition of n/s door mirror

Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,130 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 50,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Mirror

Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,777 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,582 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 DWP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

LV62 DWP is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is LV62 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 DWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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