2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PJ12 XOP
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 110,930 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ12 XOP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 110,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PJ12 XOP Mileage History
- 15/08/201514,447 mi
- 03/08/201625,117 mi+10,670 mi
- 18/07/201739,003 mi+13,886 mi
- 10/07/201847,967 mi+8,964 mi
- 10/07/201847,967 mi
- 10/07/201956,465 mi+8,498 mi
- 29/07/202062,997 mi+6,532 mi
- 29/07/202171,095 mi+8,098 mi
- 01/08/202280,947 mi+9,852 mi
- 24/07/202390,981 mi+10,034 mi
- 24/07/202390,981 mi
- 01/08/202499,466 mi+8,485 mi
- 01/08/202499,466 mi
- 23/07/2025105,672 mi+6,206 mi
- 24/07/2025105,674 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/2026110,930 mi+5,256 mi
Average of roughly 8,803 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
PJ12 XOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (PJ12 XOP) between August 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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