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SH10 YYS

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 YYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car under side very rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

car under side very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 69,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,908 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,904 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,020 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,676 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,670 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear keep under observation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,064 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,370 miles

Rear rear back box exhaust bracket burst

Pass 26 May 2016 30,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 20,169 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 20,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 14,658 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 14,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YYS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYS, 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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SH10 YYS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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