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SM10 HGX

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,722 mi
Last recorded122,722 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 HGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,722 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,719 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear hangers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,756 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover missing but still functions as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer band snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover missing but still functions as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,264 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,211 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both front bearings and N/S has slight play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount broken from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

O/SF Strut top mount slight stiff.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,614 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,924 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 65,924 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 3.67 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper McPherson strut top bearing stiff to operate

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,903 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 58,825 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2054517 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 49,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2054517 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,309 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,931 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 HGX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HGX, 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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SM10 HGX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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