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SW65 UGV

2015 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,480 mi
Last recorded104,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 UGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,480 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear AXLE CORODDED

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,107 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 87,014 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,558 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,584 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 65,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,606 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 48,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 32,838 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SW65 UGV is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW65 UGV, 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 SW65 UGV registered?

SW65 UGV is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2015.

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