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SY65 ULJ

2015 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Citroen C339,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY65 ULJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 96,634 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 96,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,253 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 74,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffing on outside edge

Fail 8 Sep 2021 64,216 miles

Exhaust system insecure exh hangers corroded at middal and both rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre scuffing on outside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 49,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure exh both rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,815 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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SY65 ULJ is a 2015 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY65 ULJ, 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 SY65 ULJ registered?

SY65 ULJ is a 2015 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is SY65 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY65 ULJ shows 12 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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