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Citroën C3

Green · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LC12 MTVMOT history

LC12 MTV is a green petrol Citroën C3 first used on 26 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LC12 MTV green Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,181 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MTV was last recorded at 131,181 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 9,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,465 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,716 miles
Average per year
9,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,181 miles
  • 2025 – 121,465 miles
  • 2024 – 113,125 miles
  • 2023 – 98,990 miles
  • 2022 – 85,570 miles
  • 2021 – 73,064 miles
  • 2020 – 66,168 miles
  • 2019 – 50,365 miles
  • 2018 – 40,485 miles
  • 2017 – 37,900 miles
  • 2016 – 34,138 miles
  • 2015 – 28,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,181 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,181 miles
    Test number
    672363633885
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail131,181 miles (+9,716)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,181 miles
    Test number
    368464434293
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass121,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    236404314430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,465 miles (+1,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    443595312165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail120,118 miles (+6,993)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    412970297436
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass113,125 miles (+14,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,125 miles
    Test number
    726305597987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    866965927297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,990 miles (+13,420)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    348392873542
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass85,570 miles (+12,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    522012953647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass73,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,064 miles
    Test number
    285131454467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,064 miles (+6,896)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,064 miles
    Test number
    850920453408
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass66,168 miles (+15,803)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    300890382937
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass50,365 miles (+9,880)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    854236800978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    181231527723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,485 miles (+2,585)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    641429076591
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass37,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    789587921730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,900 miles (+3,762)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,900 miles
    Test number
    654309220830
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass34,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    123150275701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail34,138 miles (+5,971)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    309264366144
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass28,167 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,167 miles
    Test number
    956312945165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn down to 3mm.

Questions about LC12 MTV

Does LC12 MTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MTV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MTV?
The MOT on LC12 MTV is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MTV done?
LC12 MTV was recorded at 131,181 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,574 miles a year.
Has LC12 MTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MTV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MTV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC12 MTV find?
LC12 MTV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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