2015 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · DU65 EAA
2015 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 51,518 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU65 EAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 51,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU65 EAA 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 (DU65 EAA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DU65 EAA Mileage History
- 14/09/202336,588 mi
- 19/09/202441,158 mi+4,570 mi
- 25/09/202441,217 mi+59 mi
- 17/09/202546,403 mi+5,186 mi
- 23/09/202651,518 mi+5,115 mi
Average of roughly 4,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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