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BT18 NEF

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 NEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 61,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi outer coating deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2025 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi outer coating deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2024 53,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 46,937 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 39,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn and clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x centre section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from nearside driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some perishing/splitting on wishbone bushes

Fail 11 May 2022 39,921 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn and clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 x centre section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from nearside driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some perishing/splitting on wishbone bushes

Pass 29 May 2021 32,336 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 32,336 miles

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

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

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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BT18 NEF is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 BT18 NEF, 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 BT18 NEF registered?

BT18 NEF is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is BT18 NEF safe to buy?

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