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D5 SFW

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,646 mi
Last recorded129,646 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 129,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 117,070 miles
Fail 22 May 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,424 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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D5 SFW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 SFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 SFW registered?

D5 SFW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is D5 SFW safe to buy?

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