2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · SL68 HVH
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 39,485 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL68 HVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 39,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL68 HVH 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 (SL68 HVH) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SL68 HVH Mileage History
- 09/10/202327,284 mi
- 10/10/202327,285 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/202433,434 mi+6,149 mi
- 03/11/202539,483 mi+6,049 mi
- 03/11/202539,485 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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