2020 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · VU20 TFX
2020 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 37,010 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU20 TFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 37,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU20 TFX 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 (VU20 TFX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VU20 TFX Mileage History
- 22/07/202423,159 mi
- 22/07/202530,220 mi+7,061 mi
- 24/07/202530,258 mi+38 mi
- 14/07/202636,891 mi+6,633 mi
- 22/07/202637,010 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 6,931 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: Good
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