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BU18 OVP

2018 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 OVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,704 miles

spanner service message on dashboard service due.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,850 miles

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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BU18 OVP is a 2018 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BU18 OVP, 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 BU18 OVP registered?

BU18 OVP is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 OVP 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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