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SA55 REN

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 REN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 77,746 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,755 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 76,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 72,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 67,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,754 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge and split in side-wall

Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,625 miles

Front exhaust mount broken away

Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,432 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,431 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both...205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,390 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,159 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,229 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,871 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust sxilencer bracket broken but supported ok

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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SA55 REN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA55 REN, 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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SA55 REN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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