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C3 SUF

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,571 mi
Last recorded62,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SUF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,571 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

vehicle under sealed

Fail 4 Aug 2025 62,565 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,635 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,877 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,931 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 59,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,239 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 58,821 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,143 miles

Rear generalised corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 19 Jul 2018 58,143 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shocker dust covers torn

Offside Front shocker dust cover torn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shocker dust covers torn

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shocker dust cover torn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,508 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 56,508 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,842 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,733 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,732 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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C3 SUF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 SUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 SUF registered?

C3 SUF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is C3 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SUF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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