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LJ65 XYW

2015 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,738 mi
Last recorded78,738 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 78,738 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 78,732 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 52,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 34,915 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 34,915 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 27,191 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,561 miles

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

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

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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LJ65 XYW is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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 LJ65 XYW, 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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LJ65 XYW is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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