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NL15 CVF

2015 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,391 mi
Last recorded67,391 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 CVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,400 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 63,399 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust front hanger broken

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,334 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,857 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 61,854 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective AT THE FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 41,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective AT THE FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still secure

Fail 14 Jul 2020 37,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,527 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 29,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,055 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 21,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NL15 CVF is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL15 CVF, 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 NL15 CVF registered?

NL15 CVF is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2015.

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The MOT history for NL15 CVF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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