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SM10 CVZ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 CVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 112,228 miles

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

covers under body redistricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2025 112,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

covers under body redistricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,299 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2024 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,386 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 92,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,147 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,147 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 Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,407 miles

Offside rear tyre scrubbed

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 58,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre scrubbed

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,592 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,938 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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SM10 CVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM10 CVZ, 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 SM10 CVZ registered?

SM10 CVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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