2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LC18 HZN
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 90,528 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC18 HZN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 90,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC18 HZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Citroen C3 (LC18 HZN) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
LC18 HZN Mileage History
- 26/04/202258,060 mi
- 27/04/202258,072 mi+12 mi
- 26/04/202390,528 mi+32,456 mi
Average of roughly 32,480 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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