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SW15 LWJ

2015 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,148 mi
Last recorded44,148 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 LWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

VIN plate missing

Fail 29 Nov 2024 39,328 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

VIN plate missing

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Cv boot shows evidence of leak but no visible holes

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges an just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Showing dampness to boot but no splits visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of Rear mounts is insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,398 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 25,398 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 20,837 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 20,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

front brake discs worn and front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tpms light indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2019 16,222 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 16,222 miles

Exhaust system insecure multiple mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light illuminated but not indicating fault

Pass 21 Nov 2018 10,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front body damaged

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 10,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front body damaged

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

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 LWJ is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

SW15 LWJ is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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