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SM59 OOE

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 93,723 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 93,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut Top Mount (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut Top Mount (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 87,299 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 83,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,340 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 79,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,480 miles

rear seats not in use

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,605 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,561 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 67,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,632 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 59,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 50,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 40,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 19 May 2014 31,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2013 21,356 miles

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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SM59 OOE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM59 OOE, 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 SM59 OOE registered?

SM59 OOE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2010.

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