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YJ18 KBN

2018 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 KBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,597 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 80,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 80,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,006 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

air filter box loose

Pass 11 May 2022 65,378 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 65,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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YJ18 KBN is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ18 KBN, 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 YJ18 KBN registered?

YJ18 KBN is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2018.

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