2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · HL56 ARY
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 17,606 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HL56 ARY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 17,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HL56 ARY 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 (HL56 ARY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size: 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HL56 ARY Mileage History
- 14/08/202313,805 mi
- 12/08/202415,114 mi+1,309 mi
- 05/08/202516,396 mi+1,282 mi
- 05/08/202516,396 mi
- 10/08/202617,606 mi+1,210 mi
Average of roughly 1,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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