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DC15 BVU

2015 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,335 mi
Last recorded75,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,335 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 75,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,972 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 68,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,003 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,303 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 18,729 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 11,591 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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DC15 BVU is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC15 BVU, 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 DC15 BVU registered?

DC15 BVU is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2015.

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