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VE15 FVB

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 FVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,679 miles

Rear axle corroded, but not excessive

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 16 Mar 2026 81,679 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded, but not excessive

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,402 miles

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

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 54,402 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,813 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 33,813 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 24,273 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 24,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure HANGER ABOVE REAR AXLE (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted restricting full view of testable items

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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VE15 FVB 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 VE15 FVB, 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 VE15 FVB registered?

VE15 FVB is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2015.

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