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SL10 ZGU

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 ZGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

under body and component coroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust coroded

shocker top mounting bearing noisy n/ s/f

under body and component coroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when turning

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 117,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when turning

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 103,845 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Upper strut bearing breaking up (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,317 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

underside of car not painted to car colour and new inner wheel arch trim has a small crack

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,061 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 45,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,100 miles

coolant low

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

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 ZGU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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