2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · SO12 FYJ
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 44,971 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 FYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 44,971 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.
SO12 FYJ 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 (SO12 FYJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 FYJ Mileage History
- 19/07/202327,510 mi
- 01/07/202435,743 mi+8,233 mi
- 01/07/202435,743 mi
- 02/07/202544,971 mi+9,228 mi
- 02/07/202544,971 mi
Average of roughly 8,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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