2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · MD12 YKW
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 74,086 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD12 YKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 74,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD12 YKW 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 (MD12 YKW) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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 (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MD12 YKW Mileage History
- 10/08/202255,259 mi
- 10/08/202363,192 mi+7,933 mi
- 09/08/202466,522 mi+3,330 mi
- 12/08/202466,525 mi+3 mi
- 21/11/202574,086 mi+7,561 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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