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SP10 XHL

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,934 mi
Last recorded40,934 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 XHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,399 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 37,399 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 59,669 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 59,668 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 33,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 30,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 26,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 21,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,395 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 19,395 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 17,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 17,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,329 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,304 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 13,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,348 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 11,348 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,916 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 XHL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

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

Is SP10 XHL safe to buy?

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