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BV18 LWD

2018 Citroen C1

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,535 mi
Last recorded53,535 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV18 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 53,535 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,597 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 35,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 27,171 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 27,171 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 17,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,003 miles

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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BV18 LWD is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV18 LWD, 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 BV18 LWD registered?

BV18 LWD is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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