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YJ18 SZR

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 85,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,827 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 64,827 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective PAT fluid tank damaged and holed and empty (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade collapsed/coming apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavily distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,206 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YJ18 SZR is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

YJ18 SZR is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2018.

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