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SM59 YLJ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,011 mi
Last recorded64,011 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,011 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 64,011 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,398 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 59,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,219 miles

sill damagedoff side

slight split nearside front tyre

discs front corroded worn

Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

discs front corroded worn

sill damagedoff side

slight split nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiperblades worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,519 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiperblades worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,548 miles

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 69,548 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,988 miles

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

Oil leak

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 YLJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

SM59 YLJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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