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VU15 DWF

2015 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 DWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emissions only just within limits requires attention

Pass 29 Mar 2024 78,131 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,538 miles

Exhaust emissions only just within limits. Requires attention

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,756 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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VU15 DWF is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU15 DWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU15 DWF registered?

VU15 DWF is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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