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2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · DN68 OYW

DN68 OYW

2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 41,651 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2018 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,651 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1199cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean MOT result. The most recent test conducted on 4 September 2025 at 41,651 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While the history shows a failure on the same date in 2024, the subsequent pass at a higher mileage suggests that the identified issues were rectified promptly and the vehicle has since returned to a compliant state. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 26,219 miles and August 2023 at 31,724 miles, the car covered roughly 5,500 miles, showing consistent patterns of low-intensity usage. This low mileage generally implies less wear on high-stress components like the engine and gearbox, though it can occasionally increase the risk of age-related degradation in rubber parts such as suspension bushes and seals, particularly if the car has sat stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer should verify the specific components that caused the failure in September 2024 at 36,763 miles to ensure the repair was comprehensive. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should focus on the condition of the brake discs and calipers for signs of seizing or surface pitting, as these are common issues associated with infrequent use. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis for early-stage corrosion is also prudent, although the record does not currently flag any structural weaknesses in the previous three years of testing.
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DN68 OYW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 41,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DN68 OYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Citroen C3 (DN68 OYW) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DN68 OYW Mileage History

  1. 21/09/202226,219 mi
  2. 29/08/202331,724 mi+5,505 mi
  3. 04/09/202436,763 mi+5,039 mi
  4. 04/09/202436,763 mi
  5. 04/09/202541,651 mi+4,888 mi

Average of roughly 5,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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