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HV15 LVE

2015 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,203 mi
Last recorded42,203 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV15 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 42,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush deteriorating and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 42,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking in tread pattern and cords expossed in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking in tread pattern and cords exposed in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting bracket on exhaust just after flexi part has corroded and broken off

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush deteriorating and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush deteriorated and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 37,537 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 30 Nov 2023 29,594 miles

Rear rear exhaust mounting detached from system

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 25,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust secondary support bracket broken.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 25,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust secondary support bracket broken.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 21,960 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber detoriating.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 18,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 10,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 9,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,786 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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HV15 LVE is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV15 LVE, 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 HV15 LVE registered?

HV15 LVE is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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