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BG18 BYC

2018 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,267 mi
Last recorded88,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 67,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 67,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 59,031 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres uneven wear on 3.0mm

Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (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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BG18 BYC is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG18 BYC, 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 BG18 BYC registered?

BG18 BYC is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is BG18 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 BYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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