2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · SM12 USZ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 85,676 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SM12 USZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 85,676 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM12 USZ Mileage History
- 25/11/202173,120 mi
- 02/12/202277,312 mi+4,192 mi
- 05/01/202377,321 mi+9 mi
- 12/01/202485,676 mi+8,355 mi
Average of roughly 5,893 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM12 USZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (SM12 USZ) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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