2015 Citroen C3 1.2L Petrol · SH15 YCC
2015 Citroen C3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 101,311 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH15 YCC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 101,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH15 YCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Citroen C3 (SH15 YCC) between April 2018 and March 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SH15 YCC Mileage History
- 27/04/201818,041 mi
- 15/03/201922,310 mi+4,269 mi
- 12/02/202032,217 mi+9,907 mi
- 17/02/202032,307 mi+90 mi
- 24/02/202139,101 mi+6,794 mi
- 21/02/202252,076 mi+12,975 mi
- 15/02/202363,160 mi+11,084 mi
- 16/02/202363,160 mi
- 23/02/202473,370 mi+10,210 mi
- 24/02/202473,393 mi+23 mi
- 22/02/202584,465 mi+11,072 mi
- 22/02/202584,465 mi
- 05/03/2026101,294 mi+16,829 mi
- 18/03/2026101,311 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 10,552 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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