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SL60 BYJ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,094 mi
Last recorded139,094 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 139,094 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle beam and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,232 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills and rear floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 133,232 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills and rear floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 130,212 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 122,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 112,894 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 112,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 104,715 miles

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre looks like it may have been driven on flat

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,522 miles

Gearbox loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,460 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure bracket weld fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Gearbox loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 93,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust loose.

gearbox leaking oil.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,749 miles

exhaust hanger repairs starting to become lose still secure at this time

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling spring (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel additive pouch (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs wire fouling drop link (3.4.3)

exhaust hanger repairs starting to become lose still secure at this time

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,237 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SL60 BYJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL60 BYJ, 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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SL60 BYJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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