2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · AF12 MVL
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 84,347 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF12 MVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 84,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF12 MVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (AF12 MVL) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively External clutch cylinder. Risk of brake fluid loss (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
AF12 MVL Mileage History
- 07/02/202476,903 mi
- 04/09/202477,557 mi+654 mi
- 02/09/202580,888 mi+3,331 mi
- 03/09/202684,339 mi+3,451 mi
- 07/09/202684,347 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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