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PE15 XRS

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,882 mi
Last recorded89,882 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE15 XRS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,882 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,469 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 88,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,314 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 64,314 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,116 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,627 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 31,627 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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PE15 XRS is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PE15 XRS, 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 PE15 XRS registered?

PE15 XRS is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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The MOT history for PE15 XRS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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