2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · DG61 VSJ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 40,575 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG61 VSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 40,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DG61 VSJ 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 (DG61 VSJ) between February 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DG61 VSJ Mileage History
- 26/02/202427,872 mi
- 04/03/202428,025 mi+153 mi
- 10/05/202428,039 mi+14 mi
- 08/05/202540,569 mi+12,530 mi
- 16/05/202540,575 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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