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SM10 TLU

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 113,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 55,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,227 miles

rear silencer hanger at rear of silencer weak

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 TLU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

SM10 TLU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2010.

Is SM10 TLU safe to buy?

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