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AV18 ZYD

2018 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,174 mi
Last recorded77,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 ZYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,174 miles

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

slight damage to n/s side repeater

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,650 miles

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

coolant level on min

oil light come on during brake test / damage to front grill / oil leaks /

slight damage to n/s side repeater

slight lip on front discs

Fail 31 Jul 2025 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level on min

oil light come on during brake test / damage to front grill / oil leaks /

slight damage to n/s side repeater

slight lip on front discs

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 3mm tread depth tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 36,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 36,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 28,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,100 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 28,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AV18 ZYD is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,209 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 AV18 ZYD, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV18 ZYD registered?

AV18 ZYD is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2018.

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