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YC18 VHT

2018 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,892 mi
Last recorded45,892 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 VHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 45,892 miles

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

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

Oil level low.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 45,889 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front hangers snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil level low.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe metal brackets corroded/broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge 4,5,3,mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 26,003 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 21,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 13,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 8,730 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 5,477 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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YC18 VHT is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

YC18 VHT is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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