CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG12 HEU

2012 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 73,144 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 69,111 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 60,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 60,695 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure Bolts re-tightened (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 54,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 54,467 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front calliper slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 47,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,545 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 33,264 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped however rear backbox still secure

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,132 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG12 HEU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 HEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG12 HEU?

You can check the full history of DG12 HEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG12 HEU registered?

DG12 HEU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is DG12 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 HEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG12 HEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG12 HEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.