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SC10 CJZ

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 CJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 121,049 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,606 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 115,935 miles

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

Lower Radiator support corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,163 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 113,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,876 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,220 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,220 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 58,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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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SC10 CJZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SC10 CJZ, 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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What year was SC10 CJZ registered?

SC10 CJZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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