2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · AX12 BPE
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 82,956 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX12 BPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 82,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX12 BPE 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 (AX12 BPE) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
AX12 BPE Mileage History
- 14/12/202372,619 mi
- 14/12/202372,619 mi
- 17/12/202478,640 mi+6,021 mi
- 17/12/202582,939 mi+4,299 mi
- 18/12/202582,956 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,138 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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