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SC59 BHE

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,896 mi
Last recorded80,896 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,896 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer rear lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,574 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 76,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,861 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring fouling

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring fouling

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 67,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 64,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 62,027 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,156 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,156 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box bracket burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,923 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,923 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/r (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,301 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust bracket

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 43,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front exhaust bracket

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn outer edge (195/55/16)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket

nearside wiper blade

Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade

Pass 27 Dec 2012 25,511 miles

Offside 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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SC59 BHE 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 60.9%.

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 SC59 BHE, 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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SC59 BHE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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