2012 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · YF61 VCV
2012 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 93,501 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YF61 VCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 93,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF61 VCV 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 (YF61 VCV) between November 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
YF61 VCV Mileage History
- 04/11/202278,774 mi
- 03/01/202487,048 mi+8,274 mi
- 04/01/202487,049 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/202593,501 mi+6,452 mi
- 10/01/202593,501 mi
Average of roughly 6,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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