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AE18 XJL

2018 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,232 mi
Last recorded34,232 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 34,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 34,232 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,826 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 31,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 20,859 miles

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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AE18 XJL is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE18 XJL, 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 AE18 XJL registered?

AE18 XJL is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is AE18 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XJL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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