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SY10 RTU

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,260 mi
Last recorded121,260 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 RTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,508 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,068 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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SY10 RTU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY10 RTU, 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 SY10 RTU registered?

SY10 RTU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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The MOT history for SY10 RTU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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