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BA18 VGM

2018 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,453 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 68,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexible joint cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,061 miles

Engine oil on min

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,446 miles

Nearside Rear has worn slightly on the inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,593 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 29,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 VGM is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc 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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

BA18 VGM is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2018.

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