2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · VE12 NPF
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 126,128 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 NPF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
- 126,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 NPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (VE12 NPF) between April 2015 and September 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VE12 NPF Mileage History
- 28/04/20156,157 mi
- 05/11/20157,114 mi+957 mi
- 22/09/201618,991 mi+11,877 mi
- 12/09/201724,948 mi+5,957 mi
- 04/09/201831,371 mi+6,423 mi
- 29/08/201941,943 mi+10,572 mi
- 12/09/202076,584 mi+34,641 mi
- 22/09/2021101,764 mi+25,180 mi
- 22/09/2021101,766 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2022113,922 mi+12,156 mi
- 22/09/2022113,922 mi
- 19/09/2023126,075 mi+12,153 mi
- 27/09/2023126,128 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 14,255 miles per year across 13 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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