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BT10 SYZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,160 mi
Last recorded102,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,160 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2019 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Fitted incorrectly, Fouling body of vehicle (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,245 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,694 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

Items removed from screen

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" Flat (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" Flat (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not water?? (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

Items removed from screen

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,566 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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BT10 SYZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 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 BT10 SYZ, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT10 SYZ registered?

BT10 SYZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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