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SM59 YLW

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,272 mi
Last recorded58,272 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,350cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 58,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,210 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 55,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 48,231 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 34,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns and os rear tyres slightly cracked and perished on outer edges

Fail 11 Aug 2015 24,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns and os rear tyres slightly cracked and perished on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,745 miles

rear exhaust bracket is snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Jan 2013 10,610 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 YLW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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