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WJ18 CAE

2018 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 CAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 64,677 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 55,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 48,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,640 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 37,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,577 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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WJ18 CAE is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ18 CAE, 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 WJ18 CAE registered?

WJ18 CAE is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is WJ18 CAE safe to buy?

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