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SW15 BAV

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,651 mi
Last recorded105,651 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 105,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 105,645 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 93,362 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middl e lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe heavy rust

Fail 27 Aug 2025 93,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middl e lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe heavy rust

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,693 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,001 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 70,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 65,441 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,684 miles

both front tyres cut

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 56,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cut

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,141 miles

both front tyres cut on inside

front discs worn

front pads low

Fail 15 Aug 2019 53,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres cut on inside

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,103 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one rear mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one rear mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine coolant bottle almost empty

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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SW15 BAV is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SW15 BAV, 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 SW15 BAV registered?

SW15 BAV is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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