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VO12 LVF

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 LVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,477 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 72,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,079 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting deteriorated by the rear axles (7.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,666 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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VO12 LVF is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO12 LVF, 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 VO12 LVF registered?

VO12 LVF is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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