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SY10 UCE

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 UCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,014 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine damp of oil

nearside rear wheel binding

rear brake performance imbalance

rear exhaust heat shield loose

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis legs

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner to outer sills

Fail 5 Dec 2023 91,014 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine damp of oil

nearside rear wheel binding

rear brake performance imbalance

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper split

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis legs

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner to outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,642 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine damp of oil

fan belt perished

rear heat sheild slightly insecure

rear wiper split

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis legs

Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,642 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine damp of oil

fan belt perished

rear heat sheild slightly insecure

rear wiper split

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis legs

Pass 20 Nov 2021 82,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

misting of oil on engine

rear wiper spilt

surface corrosion to nearside+ offside rear chassis legs

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,873 miles

engine oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills to floor

Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills to floor

Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,464 miles

bottom engine stabilizer rubber bush slight movement + slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level getting low

engine damp/oil leak

nearside front outer brake pad getting low

Fail 27 Apr 2019 77,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

bottom engine stabilizer rubber bush slight movement + slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level getting low

engine damp/oil leak

nearside front outer brake pad getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,101 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bottom engine stabilizer, rubber bush slightly perished + slight movement

engine damp/oil leak

slight movement in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,300 miles

engine slightly damp/oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine slightly damp/oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 20,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,167 miles

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

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 UCE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY10 UCE, 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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SY10 UCE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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