2018 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · BP18 VMU
2018 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 111,401 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP18 VMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 111,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP18 VMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Citroen C3 (BP18 VMU) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BP18 VMU Mileage History
- 28/06/202280,272 mi
- 28/06/2023106,595 mi+26,323 mi
- 27/02/2024111,310 mi+4,715 mi
- 20/06/2024111,401 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 15,722 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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