2021 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · NL21 BPU
2021 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 17,425 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL21 BPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 17,425 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.
NL21 BPU 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 (NL21 BPU) between July 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL21 BPU Mileage History
- 29/07/202415,901 mi
- 29/07/202415,901 mi
- 22/07/202517,425 mi+1,524 mi
- 22/07/202517,425 mi
Average of roughly 1,555 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: Below Average
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