2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · YB61 XJF
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 82,101 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB61 XJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2024
- 82,101 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.
YB61 XJF 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 (YB61 XJF) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB61 XJF Mileage History
- 14/01/202271,641 mi
- 14/01/202271,641 mi
- 09/01/202376,128 mi+4,487 mi
- 20/01/202376,269 mi+141 mi
- 19/01/202482,101 mi+5,832 mi
Average of roughly 5,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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