2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · VA61 FXB
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 81,132 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA61 FXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 81,132 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.
VA61 FXB 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 (VA61 FXB) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
VA61 FXB Mileage History
- 11/04/202467,055 mi
- 11/04/202467,055 mi
- 17/02/202567,521 mi+466 mi
- 16/02/202681,132 mi+13,611 mi
- 16/02/202681,132 mi
Average of roughly 7,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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