2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · FY12 UOA
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 63,235 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY12 UOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 63,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY12 UOA 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 (FY12 UOA) between December 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
FY12 UOA Mileage History
- 21/12/202350,452 mi
- 02/01/202450,452 mi
- 27/08/202453,099 mi+2,647 mi
- 14/08/202558,479 mi+5,380 mi
- 24/08/202663,235 mi+4,756 mi
Average of roughly 4,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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