2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · RK62 XCZ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 93,039 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK62 XCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 93,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK62 XCZ 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 (RK62 XCZ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK62 XCZ Mileage History
- 21/02/202489,311 mi
- 03/02/202591,112 mi+1,801 mi
- 04/02/202591,127 mi+15 mi
- 02/02/202693,039 mi+1,912 mi
- 02/02/202693,039 mi
Average of roughly 1,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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