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PL15 ELV

2015 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,574 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,201 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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PL15 ELV is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL15 ELV, 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 PL15 ELV registered?

PL15 ELV is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2015.

Is PL15 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL15 ELV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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