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SY10 VSG

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,296 mi
Last recorded105,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 105,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,223 miles

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

exhaust plate loose

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

REAR HEATSHILED LOOSE

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

REAR HEATSHILED LOOSE

Pass 31 May 2018 82,402 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,235 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,214 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT O/S AND N/S DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BRACKET CORRODED (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported TWO CENTRE BRACKETS NOT CONNECTED (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR N/S AND O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,148 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Front oil leak on engine

Centre Rear exhaust heat sheld lose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front and offside brake disc pitted and scored

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear disc pitted and scored

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 49,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,417 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SY10 VSG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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