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YJ18 VEZ

2018 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,911 mi
Last recorded31,911 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C123,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 VEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 31,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 24,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,479 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YJ18 VEZ is a 2018 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 23,341 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 C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ18 VEZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 8 years old, this Citroen C1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ18 VEZ registered?

YJ18 VEZ is a 2018 Citroen C1, first registered on 30 July 2018.

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