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ALN 281

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,071 mi
Last recorded59,071 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALN 281
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,071 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,014 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 54,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,064 miles

N/S & O/S Outer cv boot outer clips poor but boot still secure.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,609 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 39,609 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 30,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,380 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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ALN 281 is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALN 281, 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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How do I check the history of ALN 281?

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What year was ALN 281 registered?

ALN 281 is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is ALN 281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALN 281 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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