2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · LC61 YJZ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 174,781 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC61 YJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 174,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC61 YJZ 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 (LC61 YJZ) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LC61 YJZ Mileage History
- 09/11/202187,110 mi
- 09/11/202298,444 mi+11,334 mi
- 31/10/2023110,083 mi+11,639 mi
- 28/10/2024137,665 mi+27,582 mi
- 05/11/2025174,781 mi+37,116 mi
Average of roughly 21,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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