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SP10 UMU

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,917 mi
Last recorded67,917 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 UMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,917 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 67,917 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,864 miles

Offside front wishbone rear bush poor condition.

Fail 13 Mar 2025 63,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front wishbone rear bush poor condition.

Oil level very low,

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,025 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 58,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 53,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 49,010 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front top strut bearing rough

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,503 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2015 24,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,560 miles

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 UMU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

SP10 UMU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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