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SW15 LWK

2015 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 LWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,247 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2026 82,247 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,263 miles

tyre monitor light on

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 65,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,594 miles

Front Exhaust Flexy Corroded

Nearside Front Door Catch Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 43,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,969 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,658 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 26,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,260 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 LWK is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

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

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