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SX54 SAS

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,207 mi
Last recorded136,207 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 SAS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 136,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 135,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 135,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2024 127,979 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 117,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2023 117,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 105,272 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 105,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 90,861 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 90,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,408 miles

exhaust mounts need welding up / slight play in n/s/f track rod end / very slight noise on o/s/r bearing / slight weap on rear shocks / lip on front discs

Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,408 miles

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

exhaust mounts need welding up / slight play in n/s/f track rod end / very slight noise on o/s/r bearing / slight weap on rear shocks / lip on front discs

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,264 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,264 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 60,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 48,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,304 miles

Front exhaust mount insecure one of two

Fail 8 Jun 2016 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner tread worn

Front exhaust mount insecure one of two

Offside Rear Inner tread worn

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,733 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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SX54 SAS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SX54 SAS, 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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SX54 SAS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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