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SY65 VGM

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,676 mi
Last recorded84,676 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 84,676 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 80,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 75,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 75,413 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2024 71,403 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 63,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,696 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 30,829 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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SY65 VGM is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY65 VGM, 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 SY65 VGM registered?

SY65 VGM is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is SY65 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY65 VGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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