2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · HV62 MYM
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 65,081 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV62 MYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 65,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV62 MYM 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 (HV62 MYM) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HV62 MYM Mileage History
- 30/08/202344,950 mi
- 02/09/202450,138 mi+5,188 mi
- 01/09/202555,781 mi+5,643 mi
- 07/09/202665,081 mi+9,300 mi
- 07/09/202665,081 mi
Average of roughly 6,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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