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WU18 TSX

2018 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU18 TSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 78,581 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due t heavy grey smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 69,946 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 69,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,122 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 60,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 48,983 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 48,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Becoming stepped on inside edge / Has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Becoming stepped on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 36,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Becoming stepped on inside edge / Has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Becoming stepped on inside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,100 miles

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

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

Rear Both tyres becoming stepped on inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2021 25,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Both tyres becoming stepped on inside edge

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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WU18 TSX is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 WU18 TSX, 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 WU18 TSX registered?

WU18 TSX is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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