2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PJ12 YRV
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 80,800 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ12 YRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 80,800 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.
PJ12 YRV 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 (PJ12 YRV) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ12 YRV Mileage History
- 23/01/202372,902 mi
- 16/01/202474,919 mi+2,017 mi
- 30/01/202475,123 mi+204 mi
- 29/01/202577,953 mi+2,830 mi
- 06/02/202680,800 mi+2,847 mi
Average of roughly 2,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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