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SC59 BNF

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,528 mi
Last recorded87,528 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 87,528 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 81,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,816 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 61,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,587 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 36,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,912 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,035 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 BNF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

SC59 BNF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is SC59 BNF safe to buy?

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