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DY15 VBA

2015 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,036 mi
Last recorded39,036 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY15 VBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective PARTIALLY BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 36,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. REAR BRAKE DISCS, SCORED AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 36,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BADLY CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS, CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. REAR BRAKE DISCS, SCORED AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 32,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,113 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 30,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,941 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 28,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,216 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall

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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DY15 VBA is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DY15 VBA, 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 DY15 VBA registered?

DY15 VBA is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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