2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · VN12 TXS
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 117,057 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 TXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 117,057 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.
VN12 TXS 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 (VN12 TXS) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN12 TXS Mileage History
- 21/03/2023108,703 mi
- 22/03/2023108,703 mi
- 27/04/2024110,205 mi+1,502 mi
- 29/04/2025117,057 mi+6,852 mi
- 29/04/2025117,057 mi
Average of roughly 3,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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