2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · EW08 AJW
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 131,354 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EW08 AJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 131,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EW08 AJW 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 (EW08 AJW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
EW08 AJW Mileage History
- 24/05/2024122,075 mi
- 22/05/2025126,902 mi+4,827 mi
- 22/05/2025126,912 mi+10 mi
- 20/05/2026131,354 mi+4,442 mi
- 20/05/2026131,354 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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