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SV10 NVR

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 NVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 126,175 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all, brake test not done (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification wishbone bush moving in chassis (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not fitted . (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front n/s sill.front subframe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,158 miles

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

centre r belt not usable[dog gaurd]

front strut top noises

Fail 14 Nov 2023 115,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre r belt not usable[dog gaurd]

front strut top noises

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,733 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 100,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,110 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 94,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

advise heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,563 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,053 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator cable routed incorrectly & insecure

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator cables routed incorrectly & inecure

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,699 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 72,635 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,382 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,451 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,102 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 44,739 miles

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

EXHAUST HANGER/BRACKET ADRIFT DUE TO CORROSION

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,411 miles

Exhaust/Turbo heat shield cracked & loose

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

Rear brake disc's corroded/worn

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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SV10 NVR is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 SV10 NVR, 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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SV10 NVR is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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