2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · AY12 XHE
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 131,040 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY12 XHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 131,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY12 XHE 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 (AY12 XHE) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Direction indicator not working Nearside and offside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AY12 XHE Mileage History
- 02/08/2023116,756 mi
- 22/07/2024120,468 mi+3,712 mi
- 31/07/2024120,707 mi+239 mi
- 30/07/2025127,052 mi+6,345 mi
- 01/08/2026131,040 mi+3,988 mi
Average of roughly 4,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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