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PL15 KVS

2015 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,137 mi
Last recorded115,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 KVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear tyres have nails in them

tpms light on

Fail 4 Jun 2025 115,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also held on by tape (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear tyres have nails in them

tpms light on

Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,065 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade held on by tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tpms

Fail 12 Aug 2024 108,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade held on by tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

tpms

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TP WL on

drivers wiper blade temp secured

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,958 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

emissions too low to register on test equipment.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,732 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,265 miles

Front tyres are worn low (3mm) and are bald on the inner edges.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 47,256 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are worn low (3mm) and are bald on the inner edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,624 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 KVS is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL15 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

PL15 KVS is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2015.

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