2012 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · YR12 RYW
2012 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 102,521 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 RYW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 102,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 RYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen C3 (YR12 RYW) between March 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
YR12 RYW Mileage History
- 16/03/201531,808 mi
- 21/03/201641,614 mi+9,806 mi
- 17/03/201758,680 mi+17,066 mi
- 08/03/201875,036 mi+16,356 mi
- 08/03/201875,038 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/201887,344 mi+12,306 mi
- 15/11/201887,344 mi
- 23/01/202089,669 mi+2,325 mi
- 25/03/202192,501 mi+2,832 mi
- 28/03/202295,200 mi+2,699 mi
- 09/05/202397,292 mi+2,092 mi
- 09/04/2025101,065 mi+3,773 mi
- 11/03/2026102,521 mi+1,456 mi
- 11/03/2026102,521 mi
Average of roughly 6,436 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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