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FA15 EAM

2015 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,131 mi
Last recorded79,131 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 EAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,131 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 71,224 miles

Front brake discs pitting and corroding

Rear brake discs pitting

Fail 15 Oct 2024 71,213 miles

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

Front brake discs pitting and corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has kerb wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs pitting

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,414 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 51,782 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 51,782 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,698 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 46,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,140 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 38,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 30,177 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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FA15 EAM is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA15 EAM, 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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FA15 EAM is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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