2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · KP20 XBE
2020 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 55,566 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP20 XBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 55,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP20 XBE 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 2020 Citroen C3 (KP20 XBE) between January 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KP20 XBE Mileage History
- 30/01/202341,681 mi
- 20/02/202446,514 mi+4,833 mi
- 21/02/202549,797 mi+3,283 mi
- 24/02/202654,133 mi+4,336 mi
- 14/10/202655,566 mi+1,433 mi
Average of roughly 3,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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