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YB15 XYV

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,145 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,030 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 9 Apr 2024 116,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Apr 2023 103,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,922 miles

P/A N/S/F STRUT TOP SLIGHT PLAY & MOVEMENT

P/A N/S/R TYRE SCREW

Fail 27 Mar 2021 71,922 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

P/A N/S/F STRUT TOP SLIGHT PLAY & MOVEMENT

P/A N/S/R TYRE SCREW

Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,030 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 57,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,033 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 24,033 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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YB15 XYV 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 57.1%.

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 YB15 XYV, 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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YB15 XYV is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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