2021 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · LM21 HXJ
2021 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 45,570 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM21 HXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 45,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM21 HXJ 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 (LM21 HXJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LM21 HXJ Mileage History
- 18/03/202418,665 mi
- 12/03/202528,816 mi+10,151 mi
- 24/03/202645,570 mi+16,754 mi
- 24/03/202645,570 mi
Average of roughly 13,349 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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