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SH15 YCC

2015 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 YCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,311 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 101,294 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 84,465 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 84,465 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 73,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective come away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,160 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 Feb 2022 52,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,307 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 32,217 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,041 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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SH15 YCC is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH15 YCC, 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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SH15 YCC is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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