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SM69 XTZ

2020 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,973 mi
Last recorded48,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM69 XTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 48,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush heavy perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 43,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 43,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 37,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. +hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,952 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 29 Jun 2023 28,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/ 55 / r 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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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SM69 XTZ is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM69 XTZ, 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 SM69 XTZ registered?

SM69 XTZ is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2020.

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