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BSZ 8270

2018 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,988 mi
Last recorded37,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 8270
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 37,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 31,939 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 26,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 19,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,829 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 19,820 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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BSZ 8270 is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,198cc 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 BSZ 8270, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSZ 8270?

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What year was BSZ 8270 registered?

BSZ 8270 is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BSZ 8270 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 8270 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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