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SM10 LJL

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 177,440 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 148,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,027 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and Minor leak of exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 123,027 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and Minor leak of exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 94,155 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 88,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,003 miles

Slight play in steering column.

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 48,003 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 23,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,548 miles

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

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 LJL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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