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FD15 CVU

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD15 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 97,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 90,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,642 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,346 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 74,305 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,901 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 47,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 44,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust support bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,537 miles

EML Illuminated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 34,454 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML Illuminated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FD15 CVU is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 FD15 CVU, 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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FD15 CVU is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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