2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · MK20 XMP
2020 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 38,231 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,231 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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MK20 XMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 38,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK20 XMP 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 (MK20 XMP) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MK20 XMP Mileage History
- 20/03/202433,242 mi
- 27/02/202535,380 mi+2,138 mi
- 27/02/202535,380 mi
- 26/02/202638,231 mi+2,851 mi
- 26/02/202638,231 mi
Average of roughly 2,573 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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