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SW15 BCV

2015 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 48,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,340 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre front left support bracket missing

exhaust rear silencer front bracket broken

exhaust system heavily corroded

lower engine mount bush worn

Pass 27 Oct 2022 35,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 24,080 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,518 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 16,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BCV is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW15 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

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

Is SW15 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW15 BCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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