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SP10 SXV

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,114 mi
Last recorded135,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 SXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 135,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

air con rad deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jul 2026 135,016 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake not fully releasing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

air con rad deteriorating

oil leak on engine

both front tyres bald outside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2025 129,000 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end boot deteriorating

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

air con rad deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,935 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front door mirror taped up

air con rad deteriorating

child lock on both rear doors

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,967 miles

Front discs lipped and deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

air con rad deteriorating

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,892 miles

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

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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front discs lipped and deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

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

air con rad deteriorating

oil leak on engine

slight bind on rear brakes

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,888 miles

Offside Front outer c.v boot clip broken

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

all brake discs deteriorated

brake pedal rubber missing

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,898 miles

Front brake discs lipped

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Aug 2021 102,860 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit and bald on outer edge

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear tyre valves badly cracking

Rear tyres cracking

rear indicators staring to show white light

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,124 miles

aircon radiator deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

aircon radiator deteriorating

front brake discs badly lipped and corroded on inner faces

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,979 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar has slight play

Rear discs badly worn and corroding

Rear wiper blade torn

turbo and front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat not secured at time of test , adult belt tested

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat not secured at time of test , adult belt tested

nearside front tyre on 2mm

nearside rear tyre just above legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads appear to be starting to wear low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jan 2013 20,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SP10 SXV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP10 SXV, 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 SP10 SXV registered?

SP10 SXV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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