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C8 WHL

2020 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,712 mi
Last recorded31,712 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Loud squeal from rear brakes during brake test, suggest strip and inspect

Fail 19 Feb 2026 31,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Loud squeal from rear brakes during brake test, suggest strip and inspect

Pass 21 Jun 2025 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing dry and very notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit cover smashed and all terminals exposed and corroding (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing dry and very notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 24,692 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 17,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 82,886 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2023 11,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,220 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,244 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2021 62,244 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,723 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 56,723 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,489 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 44,504 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,222 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 41,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,026 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

front exhaust mounting is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly deformed causing one part of the tread to wear quicker than the rest

Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut to nearside front tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

front exhaust mounting is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly deformed causing one part of the tread to wear quicker than the rest

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 26 Jul 2013 17,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,305 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 13,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C8 WHL is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 26,202 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 C8 WHL, 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 6 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C8 WHL is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2020.

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