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BN18 XCE

2018 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 XCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,962 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 82,920 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 82,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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BN18 XCE 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 BN18 XCE, 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 BN18 XCE registered?

BN18 XCE is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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