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2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,307 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and fixing's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 97,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Exhaust Box . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cable tie cutting in flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and fixing's corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 93,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner Face Corroded to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 92,062 miles

Offside Front mirror loose

front brakes fluctuating

front sub frame showing corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror loose

front brakes fluctuating

front sub frame showing corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2023 89,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,111 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,111 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,931 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 78,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,235 miles

Rear Brakes binding on slightly.

Underside starting to corrode in most areas.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread and outer wall starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread and outer wall starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes binding on slightly.

Underside starting to corrode in most areas.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,618 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 67,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,622 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,576 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,880 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,679 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

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 XCH is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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