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SM10 TLV

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,750 mi
Last recorded117,750 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 TLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 37,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,070 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 56,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 34,505 miles

Front exhaust mount splitting

Nearside number plate light cover missing

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 34,505 miles

Front exhaust mount splitting

Nearside number plate light cover missing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective partially broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,411 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside washer jet weak

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,372 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 21,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,380 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,458 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,156 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight fraying offside front seat belt

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 TLV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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