2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · A8 NMJ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 86,995 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 NMJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2023
- 86,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A8 NMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (A8 NMJ) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
A8 NMJ Mileage History
- 26/10/202280,593 mi
- 14/10/202386,995 mi+6,402 mi
Average of roughly 6,624 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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