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SL15 ZVF

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,583 mi
Last recorded56,583 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 ZVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,583 miles

vehicle wax oiled underside.

Pass 12 Dec 2025 55,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 55,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 50,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger rear burst still secure

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2024 50,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger rear burst still secure

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 48,988 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,206 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,178 miles

Offside Front Upper click from around the strut top bearing only with the suspension down.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,887 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 ZVF is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

SL15 ZVF is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2015.

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