Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · GY12 GYP

GY12 GYP

2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14/04/2012. Recorded mileage 55,310 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2012 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,310 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/11/2026
Tax Status
Checking...
Checking DVLA database...
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its recent testing history. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 55,310 miles resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets minimum regulatory standards. While a failure occurred in early November 2024, the immediate rectification and subsequent pass on the following day suggest that any identified mechanical issues were minor and resolved promptly. This indicates the owner is proactive in addressing faults once they are flagged by the tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,951 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of low usage, for instance, between July 2022 and July 2023, the car covered only 444 miles. A more significant increase in usage occurred between July 2023 and November 2024, where 3,063 miles were recorded. However, the total mileage remains well below the national average for a 2012 Citro C3. This low-mile pattern often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can occasionally lead to degradation of rubber components or light corrosion from infrequent use. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Examine the chassis for signs of structural corrosion around the sills and wheel arches, as low mileage does not prevent rust over over a decade. The suspension bushes should be checked for cracks or perished rubber, and brake calipers should be tested for seizing given the periods of stationary time. Since the record shows no recurring structural failures or persistent mechanical issues, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained for its age.

GY12 GYP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
  • 55,310 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.

Updating live data
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for GY12GYP

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

GY12 GYP Mileage History

  1. 21/07/202250,342 mi
  2. 07/07/202350,786 mi+444 mi
  3. 12/11/202453,849 mi+3,063 mi
  4. 13/11/202453,849 mi
  5. 13/11/202555,310 mi+1,461 mi

Average of roughly 1,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GY12 GYP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (GY12 GYP) between July 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY