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JW51 SYL

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,527 mi
Last recorded46,527 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW51 SYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 46,527 miles

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

Nearside Front radiator support bracket rotten

Fail 18 Nov 2025 46,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front radiator support bracket rotten

Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 43,446 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and o/s rear has a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,353 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,025 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,852 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 29,374 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,399 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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JW51 SYL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JW51 SYL, 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 JW51 SYL registered?

JW51 SYL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2010.

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The MOT history for JW51 SYL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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