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SL10 NLU

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,287 mi
Last recorded178,287 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 NLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 178,287 miles

Extensive welded reconstruction offside lower paneling.

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 178,274 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Extensive welded reconstruction offside lower paneling.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 175,353 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Modified And Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Extensive Patch Repairs To Outer Sills

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Half Of N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 175,311 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Full Length Of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Full Length Of Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Modified And Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Half Of N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 169,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 169,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 162,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Mounting Partialy Seized

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective

Rear Fuel Tank Heat Shield Loose

Pass 1 Mar 2021 157,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 151,147 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,425 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 127,326 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,752 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,584 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 48,660 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,109 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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SL10 NLU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SL10 NLU, 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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SL10 NLU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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