MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust plate loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEX (6.1.2 (a))
REAR HEATSHILED LOOSE
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
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))
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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