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SM60 CKV

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

117,957 mi
Last recorded117,957 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 CKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,957 miles

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

back exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 Mar 2025 117,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 115,118 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,272 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

slight corrosion on rear axle

Fail 24 Feb 2022 104,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

slight corrosion on rear axle

Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,729 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 91,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail Seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,662 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,997 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,653 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

scratches on windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,542 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

scratches on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,907 miles

exhaust bracket insecure at rear

Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,906 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket insecure at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 32,429 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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SM60 CKV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SM60 CKV, 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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SM60 CKV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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