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Citroën C3

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

S18 SAUMOT history

S18 SAU is a blue diesel Citroën C3 first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

S18 SAU blue Citroen C3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen C3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,574 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 SAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
C3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 SAU was last recorded at 83,574 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,508 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,066 miles
Average per year
5,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,574 miles
  • 2025 – 80,508 miles
  • 2024 – 77,359 miles
  • 2023 – 73,540 miles
  • 2022 – 70,053 miles
  • 2021 – 67,781 miles
  • 2020 – 65,282 miles
  • 2019 – 60,258 miles
  • 2018 – 55,351 miles
  • 2017 – 51,654 miles
  • 2016 – 47,656 miles
  • 2014 – 39,968 miles
  • 2013 – 18,166 miles
  • 2012 – 13,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,574 miles (+3,066)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,574 miles
    Test number
    673519692273
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass80,508 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    289585231614
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass77,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    544357234225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,359 miles (+3,819)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    434263606008
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass73,540 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    271846520568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,053 miles (+2,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    980112458130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass67,781 miles (+2,499)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    270630052560
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass65,282 miles (+5,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,282 miles
    Test number
    129079159638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,258 miles (+4,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    627216107420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass55,351 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,351 miles
    Test number
    331900328922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,654 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    291866740777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,656 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,656 miles
    Test number
    634255067710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,968 miles (+21,802)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    988230234377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,166 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,166 miles
    Test number
    647172233311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,649 miles
    Test number
    129227442328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 SAU

Does S18 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 SAU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 SAU?
The MOT on S18 SAU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 SAU done?
S18 SAU was recorded at 83,574 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,316 miles a year.
Has S18 SAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 SAU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 SAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 SAU find?
S18 SAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os.

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