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ML15 XZG

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,970 mi
Last recorded87,970 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 XZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 87,970 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s/r

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,115 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,848 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished / deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 3603, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn / bald, On 2mm, DOT 2118, Age cracks, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are perished / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 64,803 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, On 2mm, DOT 3209, 185/65/15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished / deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 3603, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn / bald, On 2mm, DOT 2118, Age cracks, 185/65/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, DOT 3414, 185/65/15 88T - Winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes are perished / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,321 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2020 40,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2018 33,070 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

coolant level low

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 33,055 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

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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ML15 XZG is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML15 XZG, 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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ML15 XZG is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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