2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · FD70 YTE
2020 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 27,927 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD70 YTE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 27,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD70 YTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Citroen C3 (FD70 YTE) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
FD70 YTE Mileage History
- 29/11/202315,659 mi
- 10/12/202421,817 mi+6,158 mi
- 06/08/202524,317 mi+2,500 mi
- 04/08/202627,927 mi+3,610 mi
Average of roughly 4,577 miles per year across 4 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: Excellent
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