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SW10 CFL

2010 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 CFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 118,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,630 miles

Offside Rear rear silencer pipe clamp minor exhaust gas leak

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides-back plate corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,279 miles

Nearside Front outer sill getting soft

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,279 miles

Nearside Front outer sill getting soft

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,280 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,278 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,360 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 53,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,097 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs corroding

Front exhaust bracket gearbox broken

noise from engine

oil leak

various steering/suspension corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,097 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs corroding

Front exhaust bracket gearbox broken

noise from engine

oil leak

various steering/suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,846 miles

Front exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2017 49,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

Nearside Front droplink has slight play

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,042 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,593 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,617 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 31,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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SW10 CFL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW10 CFL, 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 SW10 CFL registered?

SW10 CFL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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