2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · L26 AHF
2020 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 37,321 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L26 AHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 37,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
L26 AHF 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 (L26 AHF) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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 (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L26 AHF Mileage History
- 09/11/202314,307 mi
- 22/10/202424,213 mi+9,906 mi
- 22/10/202424,213 mi
- 13/05/202528,290 mi+4,077 mi
- 23/04/202637,321 mi+9,031 mi
Average of roughly 9,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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