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S26 SCN

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,005 mi
Last recorded120,005 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 SCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 120,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs are worn and pitted on the inner face

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 106,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,102 miles

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

turbo/catalyst cover insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,009 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 91,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,784 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 74,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,334 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 44,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,990 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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S26 SCN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S26 SCN, 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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S26 SCN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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