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SL51 GER

2020 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 GER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 49,157 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 49,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

low oil level

Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,833 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 37,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,264 miles

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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SL51 GER is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Black 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 SL51 GER, 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 SL51 GER registered?

SL51 GER is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2020.

Is SL51 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 GER 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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