2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · ST12 JNN
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2012. Recorded mileage 75,221 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ST12 JNN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 75,221 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.
ST12 JNN 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 (ST12 JNN) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ST12 JNN Mileage History
- 13/09/202264,800 mi
- 13/09/202264,800 mi
- 28/09/202370,081 mi+5,281 mi
- 26/09/202475,221 mi+5,140 mi
Average of roughly 5,115 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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