2018 Citroen C3 Aircross 1.2L Petrol · VE18 BPK
2018 Citroen C3 Aircross (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2018. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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VE18 BPK Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 21/10/2022
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 Aircross
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.2 PureTech timing belt degradation and oil strainer blockage(Serious)
The oil-immersed wet timing belt degrades over time, shedding rubber particles into the engine oil. These debris collect in the oil pump pickup strainer mesh, causing oil starvation, low oil pressure warnings, vacuum pump failure and loss of power braking assistance.
- BlueHDi AdBlue tank and pump module failure(Serious)
On 1.5 and 1.6 BlueHDi diesel models, the internal heater and pump integrated into the urea AdBlue tank fail, or the tank deforms due to vacuum build-up. The engine management system detects urea dosing errors and triggers a non-start countdown timer. Because the pump is non-serviceable, the complete tank must be replaced.
- Central touchscreen interface freezing and ventilation lag(Moderate)
The dashboard touchscreen controls almost all secondary functions, including climate control, sat-nav and audio. Software instability and hardware memory constraints cause the unit to lag, reboot while driving, or fail to respond to touch inputs, leaving occupants unable to adjust cabin demisting or heating.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- 1.2 PureTech timing belt degradation and oil strainer blockageSerious
The oil-immersed wet timing belt degrades over time, shedding rubber particles into the engine oil. These debris collect in the oil pump pickup strainer mesh, causing oil starvation, low oil pressure warnings, vacuum pump failure and loss of power braking assistance.
- BlueHDi AdBlue tank and pump module failureSerious
On 1.5 and 1.6 BlueHDi diesel models, the internal heater and pump integrated into the urea AdBlue tank fail, or the tank deforms due to vacuum build-up. The engine management system detects urea dosing errors and triggers a non-start countdown timer. Because the pump is non-serviceable, the complete tank must be replaced.
- Central touchscreen interface freezing and ventilation lagModerate
The dashboard touchscreen controls almost all secondary functions, including climate control, sat-nav and audio. Software instability and hardware memory constraints cause the unit to lag, reboot while driving, or fail to respond to touch inputs, leaving occupants unable to adjust cabin demisting or heating.
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