2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FL62 YBJ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 93,492 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL62 YBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 93,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL62 YBJ 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 (FL62 YBJ) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm centre rear (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FL62 YBJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202379,910 mi
- 03/10/202484,572 mi+4,662 mi
- 08/10/202589,257 mi+4,685 mi
- 13/10/202589,382 mi+125 mi
- 28/09/202693,492 mi+4,110 mi
Average of roughly 4,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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