CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL15 XAJ

2015 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,584 mi
Last recorded56,584 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 56,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 56,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 53,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,534 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,905 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 35,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 26,931 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear supports broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 22,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,469 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL15 XAJ is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL15 XAJ?

You can check the full history of SL15 XAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL15 XAJ registered?

SL15 XAJ is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2015.

Is SL15 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL15 XAJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL15 XAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL15 XAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.