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YS18 BDX

2018 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper and crash bar damaged

Pass 16 May 2025 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater light in mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper and crash bar damaged

Fail 16 May 2025 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater light in mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper and crash bar damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2024 66,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished, nail in nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper and crash bar damaged

Fail 10 May 2024 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror damaged and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished, nail in nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper and crash bar damaged

Pass 17 May 2023 57,978 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 57,972 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 49,779 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 41,744 miles

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

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

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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YS18 BDX is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS18 BDX, 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 YS18 BDX registered?

YS18 BDX is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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