CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ15 SDE

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,369 mi
Last recorded49,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 SDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 49,369 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 49,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 45,959 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 42,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,376 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 38,376 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 34,249 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,133 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 30,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn on inner sidewall and in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,499 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 26,499 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 16,202 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ15 SDE is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ15 SDE, 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

How do I check the history of YJ15 SDE?

You can check the full history of YJ15 SDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ15 SDE registered?

YJ15 SDE is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2015.

Is YJ15 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 SDE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ15 SDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ15 SDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.