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AO65 BYC

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,897 mi
Last recorded112,897 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 BYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 112,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 112,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 112,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,674 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 Mounting Brackets Snapped Off Rear Of Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner + Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre On 1.7MM! + Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R Tyres Cracking + Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 33,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 14,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 12,087 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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AO65 BYC is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO65 BYC, 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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What year was AO65 BYC registered?

AO65 BYC is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is AO65 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 BYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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