2015 Citroen C3 1.6L Diesel · PJ65 HBO
2015 Citroen C3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 103,482 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ65 HBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 103,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ65 HBO 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 (PJ65 HBO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PJ65 HBO Mileage History
- 21/09/202372,263 mi
- 25/09/202372,353 mi+90 mi
- 16/09/202485,699 mi+13,346 mi
- 16/09/202485,699 mi
- 29/09/2025103,482 mi+17,783 mi
Average of roughly 15,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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