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YF18 GVR

2018 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,953 mi
Last recorded52,953 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 GVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 52,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,443 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking also inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 42,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing original tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 42,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing original tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,400 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Both rear tyre inner edges becoming mis-shaped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YF18 GVR is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YF18 GVR, 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

How do I check the history of YF18 GVR?

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What year was YF18 GVR registered?

YF18 GVR is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is YF18 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 GVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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