2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PX62 PFV
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 105,851 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX62 PFV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 105,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX62 PFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (PX62 PFV) between August 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PX62 PFV Mileage History
- 20/08/201511,541 mi
- 20/08/201511,541 mi
- 12/11/201512,396 mi+855 mi
- 21/10/201620,294 mi+7,898 mi
- 27/10/201730,477 mi+10,183 mi
- 27/10/201730,480 mi+3 mi
- 18/10/201840,709 mi+10,229 mi
- 18/10/201840,755 mi+46 mi
- 17/10/201951,359 mi+10,604 mi
- 29/10/202056,476 mi+5,117 mi
- 20/10/202161,291 mi+4,815 mi
- 01/11/202269,934 mi+8,643 mi
- 13/02/202372,149 mi+2,215 mi
- 26/01/202479,550 mi+7,401 mi
- 30/01/202479,651 mi+101 mi
- 05/02/202590,511 mi+10,860 mi
- 07/02/202590,558 mi+47 mi
- 11/02/2026105,851 mi+15,293 mi
Average of roughly 8,998 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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