2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · N70 FSB
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2012. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N70 FSB Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 15/04/2027
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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