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CU65 VSM

2015 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,137 mi
Last recorded39,137 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU65 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 39,137 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 39,137 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 36,727 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 36,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan damp leak looks bad but not leaking a lot during mot test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lamps starting to go white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,964 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 31,726 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,131 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 29,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,127 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 23,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 17,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 17,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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CU65 VSM is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU65 VSM, 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 CU65 VSM registered?

CU65 VSM is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2015.

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