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NJ65 VUA

2015 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ65 VUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 102,538 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 102,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2 x rear number plate lights (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 x fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 95,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 91,185 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 91,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,258 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 83,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 71,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 71,146 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,368 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 40,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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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NJ65 VUA is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 NJ65 VUA, 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 NJ65 VUA registered?

NJ65 VUA is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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