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BA18 MTU

2018 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,417 mi
Last recorded65,417 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 MTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,417 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 65,417 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,856 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 41,856 miles

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 33,210 miles

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

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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BA18 MTU is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA18 MTU, 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 BA18 MTU registered?

BA18 MTU is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is BA18 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 MTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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