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US07 LJS

2015 Citroen C3

Cream Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,127 mi
Last recorded97,127 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS07 LJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever high when applied (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 97,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever high when applied (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,800 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 52,800 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,027 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 89,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,248 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 85,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding bot (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer and inner edge (secondary grooves) primary grooves worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front windscreen scored

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent in wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock asorbers corroded at casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge 1.4mm (primary grooves) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer and inner edge (secondary grooves) primary grooves worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front windscreen scored

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent in wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock asorbers corroded at casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 39,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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US07 LJS is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Cream with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 US07 LJS, 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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US07 LJS is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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