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SP10 SYV

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,531 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills corroded and damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2023 128,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer sills corroded and damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,211 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 95,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,100 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,509 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,509 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,516 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 36,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front section off exaust @ hanger brocken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 27,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SP10 SYV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

SP10 SYV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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