2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · NU12 YSC
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 79,167 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU12 YSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 79,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NU12 YSC 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 YSC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NU12 YSC Mileage History
- 17/02/202359,223 mi
- 23/02/202466,013 mi+6,790 mi
- 23/02/202466,013 mi
- 05/02/202572,452 mi+6,439 mi
- 09/02/202679,167 mi+6,715 mi
Average of roughly 6,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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