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YW15 GYB

2015 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 GYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 131,241 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 130,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 60,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,370 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 51,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,012 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 31,012 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 19,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 19,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 13,545 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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YW15 GYB is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YW15 GYB, 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 YW15 GYB registered?

YW15 GYB is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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