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SL15 VYC

2015 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,847 mi
Last recorded72,847 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 VYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 72,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 72,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,177 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 68,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 62,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 53,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 53,933 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,953 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,953 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 32,669 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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SL15 VYC is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL15 VYC, 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 SL15 VYC registered?

SL15 VYC is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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