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CX18 OTE

2018 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,690 mi
Last recorded55,690 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,690 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 55,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 45,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 38,949 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2024 38,947 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 31,337 miles

Front Washers not providing much fluid

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

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

Rear No.plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 16 May 2023 31,337 miles

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

Front Washers not providing much fluid

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

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

Rear No.plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 16 May 2022 24,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 24,370 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 17,715 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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CX18 OTE is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CX18 OTE, 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 CX18 OTE registered?

CX18 OTE is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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