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RV65 SZP

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,995 mi
Last recorded71,995 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 71,993 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,859 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,155 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,199 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 54,188 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,466 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 45,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,818 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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RV65 SZP is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 RV65 SZP, 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 RV65 SZP registered?

RV65 SZP is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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