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MT15 VDL

2015 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,030 mi
Last recorded109,030 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT15 VDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 102,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front shock absorbers corroded and weak (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 102,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front shock absorbers corroded and weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer tail pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 93,877 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer tail pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in shoulder of tyre 185-65-15-88h ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,044 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,044 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 3.5mm,

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 49,057 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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MT15 VDL 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 76.9%.

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 MT15 VDL, 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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MT15 VDL is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2015.

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