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VO12 LVP

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

22,905 mi
Last recorded22,905 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 LVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 22,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 22,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 22,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 22,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 22,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 22,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 19,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,683 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 LVP is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red 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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for VO12 LVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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