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YR15 BVW

2015 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,973 mi
Last recorded60,973 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 BVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,973 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 2 Apr 2026 60,973 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2025 52,066 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,368 miles

FLAT TYRE WARNING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL

O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Apr 2024 41,368 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING

FLAT TYRE WARNING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 33,181 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top shock mounting creaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 32,905 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,862 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,060 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,618 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 10,591 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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YR15 BVW is a 2015 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR15 BVW, 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 YR15 BVW registered?

YR15 BVW is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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