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BV15 JKN

2015 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 JKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 72,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main and one to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule main and one to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front strut top mounts noisy on turning wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,295 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 68,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded on rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield above exhaust box loose

Fail 14 Apr 2023 61,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded on rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield above exhaust box loose

Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,412 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Fail 25 Apr 2022 55,412 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,814 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,151 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 37,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,721 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,122 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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BV15 JKN is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV15 JKN, 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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BV15 JKN is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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