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BC18 FZJ

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,839 mi
Last recorded51,839 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,839 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 41,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Cracked ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cracked ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,175 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 35,173 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,631 miles

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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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BC18 FZJ is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC18 FZJ, 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 BC18 FZJ registered?

BC18 FZJ is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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