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VU15 VBF

2015 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,259 mi
Last recorded80,259 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 VBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 80,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 70,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 69,868 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 69,856 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 64,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 48,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 35,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 VBF is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU15 VBF, 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 VU15 VBF registered?

VU15 VBF is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is VU15 VBF safe to buy?

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