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L500 TUP

2020 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,942 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 27,942 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 20,304 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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L500 TUP is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 26,202 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 Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 6 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L500 TUP registered?

L500 TUP is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is L500 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 TUP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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