2014 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · W40 CAV
2014 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 18,990 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W40 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 18,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W40 CAV 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 2014 Citroen C3 (W40 CAV) between November 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
W40 CAV Mileage History
- 11/11/202210,969 mi
- 01/06/202311,893 mi+924 mi
- 01/05/202414,730 mi+2,837 mi
- 28/04/202516,995 mi+2,265 mi
- 19/05/202618,990 mi+1,995 mi
Average of roughly 2,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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