2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · GL12 YMS
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 83,986 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GL12 YMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 83,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL12 YMS 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 (GL12 YMS) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GL12 YMS Mileage History
- 02/02/202274,343 mi
- 03/02/202274,350 mi+7 mi
- 27/01/202377,542 mi+3,192 mi
- 08/02/202481,461 mi+3,919 mi
- 31/01/202583,986 mi+2,525 mi
Average of roughly 3,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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