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SB65 VLX

2015 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 136,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 131,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 127,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2024 127,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 124,425 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 124,422 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coolant low

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 119,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 115,621 miles

top mountings tight

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 69,738 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres cuts showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear flasher bulbs showing slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

rear fog light lens missing

Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 16,412 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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SB65 VLX is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 SB65 VLX, 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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SB65 VLX is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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