2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · FN12 HYV
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 56,668 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN12 HYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 56,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN12 HYV 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 (FN12 HYV) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
FN12 HYV Mileage History
- 05/09/202240,760 mi
- 12/09/202344,434 mi+3,674 mi
- 04/09/202447,956 mi+3,522 mi
- 09/09/202552,700 mi+4,744 mi
- 16/09/202656,668 mi+3,968 mi
Average of roughly 3,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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