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SA10 XCE

2010 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 XCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Shocker top mount/bearing damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,122 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 91,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction x2 (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,362 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 70,362 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,814 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 64,814 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,078 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,290 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 33,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front to rear (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split at cat. (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,780 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 17,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,056 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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SA10 XCE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA10 XCE, 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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SA10 XCE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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