2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · CX12 WAO
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 80,136 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CX12 WAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 80,136 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.
CX12 WAO 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 (CX12 WAO) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CX12 WAO Mileage History
- 05/02/202261,848 mi
- 14/02/202369,824 mi+7,976 mi
- 15/02/202475,543 mi+5,719 mi
- 11/02/202580,135 mi+4,592 mi
- 11/02/202580,136 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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