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PU56 OCT

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU56 OCT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 126,218 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 125,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,861 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH REAR tyres wearing heavily inner edges of treads

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre showing 1.9mm of tread in places

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,690 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 21 Oct 2022 78,018 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 23 Oct 2021 64,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,027 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 55,019 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre showing heavy wear to inner edge of tread - worn past tread pattern -

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,883 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,681 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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PU56 OCT is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PU56 OCT, 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 PU56 OCT registered?

PU56 OCT is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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