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LV62 REU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,857 mi
Last recorded47,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 REU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 47,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 45,296 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 45,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb H7. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 38,304 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 38,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 6 Jul 2022 35,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,561 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 32,561 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,755 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside and offside front tyres are slight worn on inner thread edges

Fail 10 Jan 2020 29,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both nearside and offside front tyres are slight worn on inner thread edges

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,989 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2018 16,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear both sides tyres badly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,835 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 REU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

LV62 REU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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