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B23 CHH

2021 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,558 mi
Last recorded48,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C324,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 CHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2021
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 48,558 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front shocker casings corroded

n/s inner c.v boot slightly porous

n/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre castellated

rear axel bushes slightly perished

rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,207 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jul 2025 44,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front shocker casings corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

o/s/r tyre slightly castellated

rear brake discs worn

slight rust lips on front brake discs

various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 104,565 miles

emissions too clean to receive a printout and obd port not working

both front and rear bushes on front suspension arms worn o/s and n/s

engine covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

front and rear exhaust hangers broken

rear shocker casings corroded

slight oil leak

various underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,610 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Jan 2023 91,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,300 miles

emissions too clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Fail 3 Feb 2021 81,300 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to receive a printout

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in n/s inner rack arm

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 72,051 miles

engine covers fitted

rust lips on all brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,369 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,369 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,511 miles

Emissions too clean to register on analyser

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,887 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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B23 CHH is a 2021 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 CHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 5 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B23 CHH registered?

B23 CHH is a 2021 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2021.

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