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SB10 LPU

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 LPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 82,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,103 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 61,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 60,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 52,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 32,322 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 32,322 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,940 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 29,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,207 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,511 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 23,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,912 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 14,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,175 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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SB10 LPU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SB10 LPU, 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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SB10 LPU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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