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SM59 YLG

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 104,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,996 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 100,996 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,500 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,499 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,088 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective last mounting broken off next mount about to break (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 90,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective last mounting broken off next mount about to break (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2020 80,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,516 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front EXHAUST DOWNPIPE MOUNTING FRACTURED

Front SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES PERISHED

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

MINOR OIL SEEPAGE FROM DRAIN PLUG/WASHER

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Hangers missing/weak (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,724 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 34,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are perished

rear exhaust mount broken, system is still secure

Fail 15 Dec 2014 23,595 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,595 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 13,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 6,314 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 YLG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM59 YLG, 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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SM59 YLG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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