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CM02 SDM

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 SDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,048 miles

Front panel support bars corroded

Nearside Front Top strut bearing slightly rough

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,453 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOSIY WHEN ROTATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 51,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION/WEAR ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND INNER WINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 49,714 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 49,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,118 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 48,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,613 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 46,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 45,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 45,178 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,826 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,825 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front both wipers worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front centre section bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,664 miles

tyres begining to perish on side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,747 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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CM02 SDM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CM02 SDM, 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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CM02 SDM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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