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SN10 ABW

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,672 mi
Last recorded173,672 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 ABW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 173,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 173,670 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 158,007 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 158,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 145,326 miles

Nearside Front frame support bar corroded holed

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut bearing slightly noise lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

pat fluid additive tank damp on pipes

rear under side and rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2024 145,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail box mounting broken/rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front frame support bar corroded holed

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut bearing slightly noise lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

pat fluid additive tank damp on pipes

rear under side and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 135,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,463 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,036 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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SN10 ABW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN10 ABW, 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 SN10 ABW registered?

SN10 ABW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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