2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · ND12 FTX
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 86,888 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND12 FTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 86,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND12 FTX 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 (ND12 FTX) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
ND12 FTX Mileage History
- 30/11/202270,820 mi
- 02/12/202270,820 mi
- 04/12/202378,488 mi+7,668 mi
- 10/12/202483,872 mi+5,384 mi
- 20/11/202586,888 mi+3,016 mi
Average of roughly 5,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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