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YW15 JSZ

2015 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 JSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,148 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 87,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 78,276 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect knocking play (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords @ tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 78,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured bearing broken /insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect knocking play (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords @ tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,774 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 66,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,343 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,077 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,336 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,336 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JSZ is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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