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NL15 ZUA

2015 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 ZUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 90,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 rivit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,706 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 80,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge poor condition 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 69,287 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 69,287 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 1.6 on edge..205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 55,397 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 55,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205.45017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,733 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 43,733 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS Lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2020 34,919 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

TPMS Lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 27,550 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,162 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 16,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZUA is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NL15 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

NL15 ZUA is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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