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SP03 JJJ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,600 mi
Last recorded71,600 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 JJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 71,600 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 71,600 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2024 67,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,389 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 27 Jun 2023 64,278 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,952 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 58,950 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,937 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake binding,front brakes unbalanced

Pass 7 May 2019 46,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,361 miles

Nearside Rear Cuts in tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Cuts in tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 30,130 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,598 miles

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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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SP03 JJJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 SP03 JJJ, 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 SP03 JJJ registered?

SP03 JJJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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