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JM53 BAK

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,950 mi
Last recorded94,950 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM53 BAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 94,950 miles

Offside Front knock from suspension but no visible reason at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,781 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, lightly. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,828 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,855 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,773 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear ones corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,285 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded and slightly worn but ok at present. left and right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear and play ok at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes deteriorated but ok at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear and lift causing chattering noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight deterioration ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,942 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,357 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perished in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust mount strap (7.1.1)

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perished in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 37,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,615 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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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JM53 BAK is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JM53 BAK, 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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JM53 BAK is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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