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SP10 XHM

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 XHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2024 98,337 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn close to limit and wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and badly cracked and perished inbetween tread

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2023 79,687 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,684 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,344 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 73,342 miles

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

Nearside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,797 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 70,792 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,508 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,335 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,483 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 48,482 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting in and around tread

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,765 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,062 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,900 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XHM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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