2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · NU12 SPX
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 12,667 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU12 SPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 12,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU12 SPX 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 (NU12 SPX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
NU12 SPX Mileage History
- 25/04/20238,612 mi
- 18/04/20248,710 mi+98 mi
- 09/05/202511,289 mi+2,579 mi
- 29/04/202612,661 mi+1,372 mi
- 29/04/202612,667 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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