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YJ18 VTA

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,531 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 44,192 miles

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 VTA is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

YJ18 VTA is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is YJ18 VTA safe to buy?

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