2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · Y11 VYY
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 70,282 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y11 VYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 70,282 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.
Y11 VYY 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 (Y11 VYY) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y11 VYY Mileage History
- 16/10/202359,670 mi
- 16/10/202359,670 mi
- 05/10/202464,269 mi+4,599 mi
- 19/03/202670,282 mi+6,013 mi
- 19/03/202670,282 mi
Average of roughly 4,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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