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DC15 VEV

2015 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,291 mi
Last recorded53,291 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 53,291 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 53,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,186 miles

All Four tyres cracking with age.

Emissions too clean to record reading.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing close too wear bars.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 42,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

All Four tyres cracking with age.

Emissions too clean to record reading.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing close too wear bars.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,940 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 25,940 miles

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

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 VEV is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DC15 VEV is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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