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LV62 FPZ

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,741 mi
Last recorded42,741 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 FPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 41,085 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 41,085 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 39,531 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,466 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,521 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 23,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 20,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 20,229 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 15,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 9,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,017 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 FPZ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

LV62 FPZ is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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