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SH10 XLJ

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,780 mi
Last recorded159,780 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 159,780 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 159,772 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 123,625 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,573 miles

Nearside Rear tyre fitted the wrong way round

Offside Rear tyre fitted the wrong way round

Fail 24 Feb 2021 100,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,018 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 78,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 68,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,056 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 58,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,787 miles

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

offside rear tyre has approx 3.0 mm of tread remaining

Pass 14 May 2013 17,513 miles

condition of rear wiper blade

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 XLJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

SH10 XLJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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