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YP18 HGY

2018 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 HGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 54,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 54,159 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf gives no beam pattern, possible bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle osf, fouling inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsr has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

front radiator mounting/ lower front inner bumper heavily damaged/ loose, but not insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2025 47,171 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 47,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 40,206 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 40,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Down To 2MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 26,492 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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YP18 HGY is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP18 HGY, 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 YP18 HGY registered?

YP18 HGY is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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