2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · VE12 VPL
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 83,166 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 VPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 83,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 VPL 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 (VE12 VPL) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
VE12 VPL Mileage History
- 03/11/202265,722 mi
- 31/07/202376,961 mi+11,239 mi
- 25/07/202479,992 mi+3,031 mi
- 30/07/202581,389 mi+1,397 mi
- 29/07/202683,166 mi+1,777 mi
Average of roughly 4,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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