2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CE12 BVT
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 141,078 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE12 BVT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 141,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE12 BVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (CE12 BVT) between January 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
CE12 BVT Mileage History
- 22/01/20156,428 mi
- 20/01/201618,923 mi+12,495 mi
- 09/01/201732,988 mi+14,065 mi
- 02/02/201844,641 mi+11,653 mi
- 18/02/201961,260 mi+16,619 mi
- 08/02/202076,563 mi+15,303 mi
- 11/08/202080,148 mi+3,585 mi
- 16/06/202185,121 mi+4,973 mi
- 24/06/2022113,787 mi+28,666 mi
- 24/06/2022113,787 mi
- 21/06/2023132,623 mi+18,836 mi
- 21/06/2023132,633 mi+10 mi
- 13/06/2024137,412 mi+4,779 mi
- 19/06/2024137,535 mi+123 mi
- 29/12/2025141,078 mi+3,543 mi
- 29/12/2025141,078 mi
Average of roughly 12,313 miles per year across 16 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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