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R30 TCG

2015 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,618 mi
Last recorded61,618 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 TCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 61,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 61,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 55,433 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant very low.

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2025 55,433 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant very low.

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 50,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 50,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,785 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edges and on 3 mm treads will soon need changing

Fail 10 May 2023 43,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn smooth on edges and on 2mm treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edges and on 3 mm treads will soon need changing

Pass 7 May 2022 37,582 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 37,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 30,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 May 2020 29,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 29,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,976 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))

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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R30 TCG is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R30 TCG, 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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R30 TCG is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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