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R70 CMR

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,053 mi
Last recorded71,053 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 CMR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,053 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole under side of vehicle showing signs or surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake discs extremely corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyre inner and outer sideways have cuts and cracks but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 64,211 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,205 miles

Both sides rear brakes are binding slightly

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Service light is on

Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,208 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,488 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Jun 2021 37,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear wiper blade split

urea level light on dashboard

Pass 6 May 2020 29,639 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 24,517 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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R70 CMR is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 R70 CMR, 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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R70 CMR is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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