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SC59 BFN

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 BFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,872 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 87,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 60,744 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,306 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,190 miles

advise both rear tyres slight cracking but not expossing cord

Pass 15 Nov 2014 14,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 9,200 miles

rear wiper blade torn/worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 9,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade torn/worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 3,820 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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SC59 BFN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC59 BFN, 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 SC59 BFN registered?

SC59 BFN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is SC59 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC59 BFN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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