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FV18 XBL

2018 Citroen C4

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,874 mi
Last recorded42,874 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C438,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 42,874 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 33,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2024 33,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 29,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL THREE SECOND ROW SEATS ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,429 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 17,736 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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FV18 XBL is a 2018 Citroen C4 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 38,253 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 C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV18 XBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 8 years old, this Citroen C4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV18 XBL registered?

FV18 XBL is a 2018 Citroen C4, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is FV18 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 XBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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