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YJ18 VAP

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 VAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,004 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 65,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 65,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,284 miles

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions requirements just met

Pass 7 Jul 2022 37,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,310 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 VAP is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 VAP, 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 VAP registered?

YJ18 VAP is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2018.

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The MOT history for YJ18 VAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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