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XJZ 1798

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,046 mi
Last recorded22,046 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 1798
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 22,046 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 22,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 12,828 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 12,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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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XJZ 1798 is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJZ 1798, 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 XJZ 1798 registered?

XJZ 1798 is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is XJZ 1798 safe to buy?

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