2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · CP62 KHD
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 525,229 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 525,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP62 KHD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2024
- 525,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP62 KHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (CP62 KHD) between October 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2024 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 (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
CP62 KHD Mileage History
- 21/10/2022524,110 mi
- 06/04/2024525,229 mi+1,119 mi
- 06/04/2024525,229 mi
Average of roughly 767 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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