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FY15 VBF

2015 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 80,902 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 80,901 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 75,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 68,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 62,369 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 62,369 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,170 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,982 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 27,198 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 27,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FY15 VBF is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY15 VBF, 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 FY15 VBF registered?

FY15 VBF is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2015.

Is FY15 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY15 VBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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