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YW15 LCN

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,069 mi
Last recorded72,069 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,416 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 63,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,382 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 22 Jun 2022 33,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,306 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 19,732 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 LCN is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LCN, 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

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What year was YW15 LCN registered?

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

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