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YC18 VGE

2018 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

no oil

Pass 23 Dec 2024 51,329 miles

Central Front Upper removed phone holder prior to inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2024 51,293 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper removed phone holder prior to inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi leaking / deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Both front mounts broken / adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,028 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YC18 VGE is a 2018 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC18 VGE, 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 YC18 VGE registered?

YC18 VGE is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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