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SL15 ZVM

2015 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 ZVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 61,389 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 61,389 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 58,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 57,475 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,564 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 51,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 51,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,859 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,113 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,592 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,034 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 ZVM is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 999cc 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

SL15 ZVM is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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