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BU18 OLJ

2018 Citroen C1

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,694 mi
Last recorded21,694 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 OLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 21,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 17,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 14,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 12,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 10,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 10,385 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective The front wiper. (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BU18 OLJ is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,341 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU18 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 8 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU18 OLJ registered?

BU18 OLJ is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BU18 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 OLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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