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SL10 XRF

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 XRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 59,538 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 55,328 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,389 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 52,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 52,658 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock has a mist of oil

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2020 52,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock has a mist of oil

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Pass 16 May 2019 50,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 50,625 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 46,509 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 46,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 42,189 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2016 37,401 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 37,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 31,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 31,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

font discs worn

front exhaust hanger damaged

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 May 2014 26,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 19,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 19,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 XRF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc 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 XRF, 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 SL10 XRF registered?

SL10 XRF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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