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XS02 PHR

2018 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,249 mi
Last recorded50,249 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS02 PHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,249 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 50,249 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 35,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms all 4 bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 27,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 21,973 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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XS02 PHR is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XS02 PHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XS02 PHR registered?

XS02 PHR is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is XS02 PHR safe to buy?

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