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LV62 JFO

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,333 mi
Last recorded53,333 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 JFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,333 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2026 53,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded formed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 39,698 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipes at front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2nd from rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 29,393 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,889 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Feb 2019 26,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 26,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 23,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust hanger deteriorated at front pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,676 miles

emmisions too clean to register

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 JFO is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO registered?

LV62 JFO is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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