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BJ65 LYK

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 LYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 82,425 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 71,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted on tread face inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,977 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 55,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,983 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rearmost exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,284 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,600 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 33,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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BJ65 LYK is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ65 LYK, 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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BJ65 LYK is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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