2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CA12 NNZ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 65,604 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA12 NNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 65,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA12 NNZ 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 (CA12 NNZ) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CA12 NNZ Mileage History
- 29/06/202251,999 mi
- 28/06/202356,171 mi+4,172 mi
- 03/07/202461,157 mi+4,986 mi
- 03/07/202565,604 mi+4,447 mi
- 03/07/202565,604 mi
Average of roughly 4,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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