2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · W55 SBW
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 21,793 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
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W55 SBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 21,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W55 SBW 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 2018 Citroen C3 (W55 SBW) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
W55 SBW Mileage History
- 29/06/202216,495 mi
- 30/06/202317,331 mi+836 mi
- 21/06/202417,984 mi+653 mi
- 02/07/202518,305 mi+321 mi
- 02/07/202621,793 mi+3,488 mi
Average of roughly 1,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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