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SH10 DFU

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 DFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 131,399 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 131,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 122,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 122,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 116,904 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s o/s x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 109,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security impact damage to sill and door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 101,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security impact damage to sill and door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,943 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 94,907 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 77,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring padding missing

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,818 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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SH10 DFU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SH10 DFU, 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 SH10 DFU registered?

SH10 DFU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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