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VUI 3182

2015 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,636 mi
Last recorded63,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 3182
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,636 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,519 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 58,519 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,919 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 55,918 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,783 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 47,091 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 41,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 37,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 37,103 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,183 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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VUI 3182 is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Red 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 VUI 3182, 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 VUI 3182 registered?

VUI 3182 is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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The MOT history for VUI 3182 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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