2015 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · DS10 JLZ
2015 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 78,068 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS10 JLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 78,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS10 JLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Citroen C3 (DS10 JLZ) between May 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DS10 JLZ Mileage History
- 09/05/202557,373 mi
- 21/04/202672,354 mi+14,981 mi
- 28/04/202672,395 mi+41 mi
- 17/09/202678,068 mi+5,673 mi
- 17/09/202678,068 mi
Average of roughly 15,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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