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AE65 VRL

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,073 mi
Last recorded74,073 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,073 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 74,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has multiple holes in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,972 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 27,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AE65 VRL is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 39,385 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 AE65 VRL, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE65 VRL is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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