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YJ18 XSY

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,544 mi
Last recorded66,544 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 66,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flange spit and blowing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged and loose

Fail 4 Jun 2024 56,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flange spit and blowing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door taped up with silver tape (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged and loose

Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF cracked at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 27,706 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 XSY is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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