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SH10 XLP

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 137,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 128,060 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,154 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,894 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,457 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,737 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,246 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 72,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,587 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,208 miles

advise both rear tyres sidewall starting to perish but not expossing cord

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 XLP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

SH10 XLP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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