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FM10 CSZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,238 mi
Last recorded134,238 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 134,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,647 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,572 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 17 Dec 2021 122,716 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 122,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,343 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 114,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low 'Both sides' (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 104,291 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 104,291 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,439 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

osf side mirror cracked,nsr lens cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2016 67,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

osf side mirror cracked,nsr lens cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,674 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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FM10 CSZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FM10 CSZ, 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 FM10 CSZ registered?

FM10 CSZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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