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SM65 LPZ

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 LPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,501 miles

Offside Rear 185 60 15 osr worn low

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front both front outer cv boots minor weep

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear right on 1.6 strong advise

engine oil leaks all over engine and undertray

Pass 6 Jun 2025 107,517 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 107,498 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,711 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 90,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 70,675 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 39,501 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 39,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,470 miles

front brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 35,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,248 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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SM65 LPZ is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 39,385 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 SM65 LPZ, 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 11 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM65 LPZ registered?

SM65 LPZ is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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