2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SH12 KAO
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 146,503 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH12 KAO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 146,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH12 KAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (SH12 KAO) between April 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SH12 KAO Mileage History
- 20/04/201531,142 mi
- 01/04/201639,607 mi+8,465 mi
- 01/04/201639,607 mi
- 18/08/201640,331 mi+724 mi
- 29/07/201761,770 mi+21,439 mi
- 27/07/201873,211 mi+11,441 mi
- 27/07/201997,092 mi+23,881 mi
- 27/07/201997,092 mi
- 28/07/2020117,022 mi+19,930 mi
- 05/08/2021133,977 mi+16,955 mi
- 05/08/2021133,977 mi
- 06/08/2022137,860 mi+3,883 mi
- 06/08/2022137,860 mi
- 05/08/2023139,209 mi+1,349 mi
- 08/08/2023139,229 mi+20 mi
- 10/08/2024140,523 mi+1,294 mi
- 16/08/2024140,542 mi+19 mi
- 31/07/2025142,008 mi+1,466 mi
- 31/07/2025142,009 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2026146,503 mi+4,494 mi
Average of roughly 10,234 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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