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SM60 DXU

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,834 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various sections front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,204 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,367 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,374 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,374 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,494 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 52,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remains (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,510 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 25,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 DXU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXU, 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 SM60 DXU registered?

SM60 DXU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2010.

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