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SP10 SZG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 SZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,160 miles

Both front outer sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Fail 22 Nov 2023 124,158 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front outer sills corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,473 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,473 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,055 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 108,055 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 87,031 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,786 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 81,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,617 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 48,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,259 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 34,259 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,241 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 34,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,843 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 19,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,839 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SZG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

SP10 SZG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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