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SY15 YDK

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 YDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,947 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 71,551 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 62,793 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,885 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broke advise insp

Fail 13 Feb 2024 53,885 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broke advise insp

Pass 7 Feb 2023 45,321 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 37,801 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 37,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (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))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,430 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads 3mm, advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 23,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 23,554 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,120 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut. not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,010 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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SY15 YDK is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY15 YDK, 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 SY15 YDK registered?

SY15 YDK is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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