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VN20 NBL

2020 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,364 mi
Last recorded105,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN20 NBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,364 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 105,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,830 miles

Front exhaust flexy wire mesh broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on outer tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on outer tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 78,029 miles

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))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 44,768 miles

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

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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VN20 NBL is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN20 NBL, 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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What year was VN20 NBL registered?

VN20 NBL is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2020.

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