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SM52 TAM

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

52,811 mi
Last recorded52,811 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 TAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 49,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 47,610 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,526 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,526 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 42,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,784 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 40,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,829 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 38,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure temp cable tied requires attention (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,535 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 33,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,756 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 31,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 28,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 25,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,633 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 19,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,274 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

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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SM52 TAM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM52 TAM, 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 SM52 TAM registered?

SM52 TAM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is SM52 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 TAM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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