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SL60 SYP

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,046 mi
Last recorded119,046 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL60 SYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,046 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 119,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced separation between inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,399 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 114,396 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 108,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,191 miles

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,733 miles

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

Offside Front cv joint noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,243 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front low & cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose retaining clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside front low & cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,192 miles

Offside Front Flexi brake hose has temp fix to keep away from road spring.

Offside Front Slight movement in lower ball joint.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed could cause loss of brake pressure (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,191 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,190 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,155 miles

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

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

both rear inside brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres low in tread 2mm and badly perished

front wiper blades worn

top strut bearing sticking slightly offside front

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded, mounting broken on front pipe

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 51,455 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded, mounting broken on front pipe

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,060 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 34,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 SYP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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