2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · PE68 VHC
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 33,452 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,452 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PE68 VHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 33,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE68 VHC 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 (PE68 VHC) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
PE68 VHC Mileage History
- 27/09/202319,025 mi
- 28/09/202319,025 mi
- 30/09/202423,166 mi+4,141 mi
- 29/09/202530,634 mi+7,468 mi
- 09/04/202633,452 mi+2,818 mi
Average of roughly 5,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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