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SW57 SGW

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 SGW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 70,299 miles

Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification Both sides fouling body of vehicle, possibly fitted upside down? (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Shock to hub pinch bolt doesn’t reach nyloc thread.also bolt is fully threaded (2.1.3 (d))

Both top mounts stiff and notchy

Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 67,487 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER BOOT SPLIT / DAMAGED BY THE BROKEN SPRING (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REAR DISCS HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE FRONT SPRING BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE AND REAR HANGERS CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative REVERSE LIGHT INOP / ALSO LIGHT LENS DAMAGED /LOWER UNIT (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL / THE DAMAGE HAS EXPOSED THE CORDS ON CLOSER INSPECTION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BONNET PULL BROKEN / STILL ABLE TO OPEN BUT ONLY JUST

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LOWER BUMPER / AND LOWER LIGHT LENS

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE LOW / ADJUSTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE LOW / ADJUSTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK / SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WASHER INOP

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDEWALL SCRUBBED 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,433 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 195/55 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 59,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 195/55 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,155 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Eolys Tank Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,192 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 37,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,698 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,257 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

bonnet pull half missing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 19,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

bonnet pull half missing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,474 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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SW57 SGW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW57 SGW, 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 SW57 SGW registered?

SW57 SGW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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