2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · SY12 LKU
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 83,153 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY12 LKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 83,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY12 LKU 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 (SY12 LKU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SY12 LKU Mileage History
- 06/03/202465,697 mi
- 13/03/202465,708 mi+11 mi
- 04/03/202569,134 mi+3,426 mi
- 03/04/202569,366 mi+232 mi
- 19/03/202683,153 mi+13,787 mi
Average of roughly 8,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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