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CY15 HCL

2015 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,877 mi
Last recorded139,877 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY15 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 139,877 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 139,877 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 130,624 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 130,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 118,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 104,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2023 104,023 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,170 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken still holding strong

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,111 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shockers corroded

exhaust back box heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,110 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shockers corroded

exhaust back box heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,934 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,364 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 HCL is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 CY15 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

CY15 HCL is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is CY15 HCL safe to buy?

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