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VO12 LVJ

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 105,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 88,570 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,413 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,989 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

clutch sliping

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,607 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 LVJ is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

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