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LX12 ZKV

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,246 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 132,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,794 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,249 miles

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

Offside Front external mirror casing missing / damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2022 112,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front external mirror casing missing / damaged

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,198 miles

Exhaust heat shield losses

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 101,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/a an o/s white (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield losses

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,404 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,404 miles

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear centre (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 83,327 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges VERY CLOSE,to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT,[205/45/r17]88h,extra load winter tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges VERY CLOSE,to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT,[205/45/r17]88h,extra load winter tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,798 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 91,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2015 54,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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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LX12 ZKV is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LX12 ZKV, 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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LX12 ZKV is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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