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LV62 XLR

2012 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 XLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 61,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 58,346 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,214 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 50,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PARTICLE FILTER / TURBO AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,235 miles

Exhaust centre pipe bracket broken off.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked / perished.

Exhaust centre pipe bracket broken off.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,235 miles

back box bracket broken but system is still supported

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and also the tread is cracking

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and also the tread is cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 24,342 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 XLR is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Black 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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

LV62 XLR is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is LV62 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 XLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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