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LV62 FPC

2012 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 130,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LIMIT ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 130,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) LIMIT ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,821 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 124,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 120,649 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 120,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 @ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 104,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (195/55R16 87V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 87V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (195/55R16 87V @ 2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,153 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected BOLT MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,672 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wing mirror unit damaged

Oil leak on gear box ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 76,672 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside wing mirror unit damaged

Oil leak on gear box ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,995 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR BOTH EDGES

Offside Front TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACKED (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR BOTH EDGES

Offside Front TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACKED (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,955 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 FPC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LV62 FPC, 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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LV62 FPC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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