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BU18 OVS

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,983 mi
Last recorded103,983 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 OVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars and outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket defective

Fail 7 Feb 2025 95,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars and outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket defective

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,295 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,294 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,650 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 36,650 miles

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

Offside 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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BU18 OVS is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BU18 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

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

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