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CY15 DBU

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,032 mi
Last recorded58,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY15 DBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 58,032 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2026 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 51,139 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 45,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,315 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 35,272 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 29,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,194 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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CY15 DBU is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CY15 DBU, 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 CY15 DBU registered?

CY15 DBU is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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