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BC18 FZM

2018 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 FZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 98,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,199 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 91,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,474 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 79,474 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 61,729 miles

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 20 May 2022 47,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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 FZM is a 2018 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc 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 BC18 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

BC18 FZM is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2018.

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