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BG18 BZK

2018 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 BZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,534 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 89,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed white oil smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe leaking - Emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,863 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 60,858 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 30,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 1.6mm req asap (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 BZK is a 2018 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BZK, 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 BZK registered?

BG18 BZK is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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