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SN59 JMO

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 JMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both ns and os cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 69,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe to back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible touches chassis (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 64,505 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 64,503 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 62,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 62,839 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 60,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 50,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,968 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 47,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

em light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at upper

advise covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,135 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON 3MM

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST BRACKETS HAVE CORRODED OFF

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,774 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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SN59 JMO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN59 JMO, 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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SN59 JMO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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