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YP15 JVR

2015 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP15 JVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,467 miles

ns rear tyre aged and worn

Fail 25 Apr 2025 67,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

ns rear tyre aged and worn

Pass 27 Apr 2024 56,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 46,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 33,939 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 33,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front, centre and rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both heavily worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing badly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre and also some form or repair foam in cut ()

Pass 12 May 2021 18,981 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 18,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,575 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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YP15 JVR is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP15 JVR, 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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YP15 JVR is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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