2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · CX62 YHO
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 38,427 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX62 YHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 38,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX62 YHO 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 (CX62 YHO) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
CX62 YHO Mileage History
- 25/10/202233,268 mi
- 24/10/202333,948 mi+680 mi
- 22/10/202434,430 mi+482 mi
- 25/09/202536,067 mi+1,637 mi
- 18/09/202638,427 mi+2,360 mi
Average of roughly 1,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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