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YS18 VCE

2018 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,027 mi
Last recorded40,027 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 40,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,910 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 33,312 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 17/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges 205/55r16

Fail 11 Jul 2023 31,610 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 17/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges 205/55r16

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inside edge also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges also has a nail in the tread 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 29,411 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inside edge also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges also has a nail in the tread 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 VCE 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 75%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

YS18 VCE is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2018.

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