2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · PM02 MAV
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 86,486 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PM02 MAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 86,486 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.
PM02 MAV 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 (PM02 MAV) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PM02 MAV Mileage History
- 10/03/202373,641 mi
- 08/03/202478,809 mi+5,168 mi
- 08/03/202478,809 mi
- 17/03/202584,724 mi+5,915 mi
- 31/07/202586,486 mi+1,762 mi
Average of roughly 5,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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