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LY15 FDG

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,817 mi
Last recorded113,817 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,817 miles

1x bulb out in centre stop lamp

Nearside Front daytime running lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

dash message reference = particulate filter !

engine undertray not fully secured

Fail 12 Jan 2026 113,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

1x bulb out in centre stop lamp

Nearside Front daytime running lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

dash message reference = particulate filter !

engine undertray not fully secured

Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,906 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,925 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Apr 2024 87,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,778 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 64,031 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,215 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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LY15 FDG is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY15 FDG, 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 LY15 FDG registered?

LY15 FDG is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is LY15 FDG safe to buy?

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