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SM10 NBF

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,771 miles

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

under body mot testable items are corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,760 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

under body mot testable items are corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,008 miles

exhaust bracket snapped but not insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,425 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2013 14,788 miles

all brakes are slightly corroded

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 NBF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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