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SM59 WZE

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,418 mi
Last recorded75,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 WZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,418 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion at rear sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 75,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 68,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 68,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,736 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,780 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 43,471 miles

Coolant leak Engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 43,471 miles

Coolant leak Engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,247 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 19,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,339 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 11,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 8,026 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 WZE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

SM59 WZE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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