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SM15 JVN

2015 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 JVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 91,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 85,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 85,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 79,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 79,132 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 71,303 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Fail 20 May 2023 71,296 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lamp slightly damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,817 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 64,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 40,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 33,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2018 33,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SM15 JVN is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM15 JVN, 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 SM15 JVN registered?

SM15 JVN is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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