2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · W15 SAA
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 63,415 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W15 SAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 63,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W15 SAA 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 (W15 SAA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
W15 SAA Mileage History
- 23/07/202456,293 mi
- 23/07/202560,132 mi+3,839 mi
- 31/07/202560,241 mi+109 mi
- 30/07/202663,351 mi+3,110 mi
- 06/08/202663,415 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 3,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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