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SM69 XYW

2020 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,285 mi
Last recorded50,285 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM69 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 50,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 50,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 40,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 22,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 22,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached PLASTIC PANEL AT O/S/F SUSPENSION AREA / UNDERTRAY (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 KURBING DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (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 XYW is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM69 XYW registered?

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

Is SM69 XYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM69 XYW shows 6 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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