2021 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LD21 WDL
2021 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 34,049 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LD21 WDL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 34,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD21 WDL 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 2021 Citroen C3 (LD21 WDL) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Cracking (5.2.3 (d”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (”.
LD21 WDL Mileage History
- 13/03/202423,669 mi
- 28/03/202529,808 mi+6,139 mi
- 28/03/202529,808 mi
- 18/03/202634,049 mi+4,241 mi
Average of roughly 5,159 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: Good
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