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MJ15 VBO

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ15 VBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 68,829 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 68,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 65,374 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,078 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 59,078 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,966 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 54,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 49,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 41,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 33,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 26,877 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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MJ15 VBO is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ15 VBO, 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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MJ15 VBO is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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