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SM59 XMA

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,465 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,242 miles

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

exhaust hangers snapping

front discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 15 Jul 2020 63,240 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge-close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust hangers snapping

front discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,021 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust bracket splitting

wear and corrosion on discs

Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,954 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust bracket splitting

wear and corrosion on discs

Pass 24 Jul 2018 49,459 miles

brake discs corroding in places

front exhaust bracket snapping

front tyre treads around 3mm-n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

slight corrosion on front brake hose ferrules

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,289 miles

slight scuffing to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

rear discs worn and badly corroded

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,161 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on frount brake discs

slight play in anti roll bar link rods

Fail 19 Jul 2016 38,161 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on frount brake discs

slight play in anti roll bar link rods

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 35,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,762 miles

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

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

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

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 XMA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM59 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

SM59 XMA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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