2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · MM18 AJY
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 69,965 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM18 AJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 69,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM18 AJY 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 2018 Citroen C3 (MM18 AJY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MM18 AJY Mileage History
- 20/05/202351,764 mi
- 01/06/202457,610 mi+5,846 mi
- 30/05/202562,020 mi+4,410 mi
- 29/05/202669,965 mi+7,945 mi
- 29/05/202669,965 mi
Average of roughly 6,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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