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2018 Citroen C3 1.5L Diesel · BT68 BUU

BT68 BUU

2018 Citroen C3 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 97,894 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CITROEN C3
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Feb 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,894 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Feb 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1500cc
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BT68 BUU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2024
  • 97,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BT68 BUU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 08:26
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Citroen C3 (BT68 BUU) between January 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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BT68 BUU Mileage History

  1. 17/01/202260,345 mi
  2. 06/02/202382,429 mi+22,084 mi
  3. 06/02/202382,429 mi
  4. 07/02/202497,894 mi+15,465 mi
  5. 07/02/202497,894 mi

Average of roughly 18,263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
38
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
Outstanding recall notice
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