2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · MT12 ELU
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2012. Recorded mileage 43,107 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MT12 ELU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 43,107 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.
MT12 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (MT12 ELU) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MT12 ELU Mileage History
- 21/05/202231,610 mi
- 12/05/202335,420 mi+3,810 mi
- 25/05/202439,887 mi+4,467 mi
- 15/05/202543,107 mi+3,220 mi
Average of roughly 3,853 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk2)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MT12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MT12ELU.
VOLVO
XC40 + B3 MHEV AUTO
MINI
MINI
MERCEDES-BENZ
G
VOLKSWAGEN
SCIROCCO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
SCIROCCO
VOLKSWAGEN
SCIROCCO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
BMW
116
BMW
116
MINI
COOPER S
CITROEN C3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- Electric Power Steering (EPAS) FailureSerious
The EPAS steering column can fail intermittently or completely, causing heavy or unassisted steering. This is a known PSA Group weakness of this era and can be dangerous at low speeds.
- DPF Clogging on e-HDi (Short Trips)Moderate
The e-HDi diesel models are prone to diesel particulate filter clogging on short urban journeys, triggering limp mode and expensive forced regenerations.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.