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SW15 BBK

2015 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,548 mi
Last recorded65,548 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 BBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 65,548 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,442 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 64,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,274 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 63,274 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 55,884 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,998 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Sep 2022 45,998 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak manifold catalyst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 DOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 19,516 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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SW15 BBK is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc 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 SW15 BBK, 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 BBK registered?

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

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