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ML15 XZZ

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 XZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 89,347 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 80,162 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 80,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 72,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 72,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,289 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,499 miles

front brake discs inner face pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856515 deep cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mild cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,990 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective req welding back on to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut damage but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing agr related cracking to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 43,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZZ is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZZ, 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 ML15 XZZ registered?

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

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