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FJ65 ZFV

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,326 mi
Last recorded61,326 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ65 ZFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 61,326 miles

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 29 Sep 2026 61,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light illuminated

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 15 Sep 2026 61,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion present

Pass 2 Sep 2025 55,962 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front fractured and loose x2 req welding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general surface corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 6 Sep 2024 51,065 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle has light surface corrosion present

Fail 3 Sep 2024 51,012 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle has light surface corrosion present

Pass 18 Sep 2023 44,791 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,714 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 37,714 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,973 miles

both front exhaust hangers insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2021 28,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both & split (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front exhaust hangers insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2020 22,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,028 miles

Front brake pads looking low.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 15,629 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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FJ65 ZFV is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 FJ65 ZFV, 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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FJ65 ZFV is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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