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SY10 XGJ

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,183 mi
Last recorded148,183 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 XGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,183 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber badly corroded

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

Nearside sill at rear corroded and blistered

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front turrot corroded also has previous welding repair

Fail 3 Aug 2022 148,183 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber badly corroded

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

Nearside sill at rear corroded and blistered

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front turrot corroded also has previous welding repair

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,402 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 142,396 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play offside front strut top mount bearing partially seized/notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing/turret area corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn on inside edge to inner reinforcing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front wipers worn & smearing screen

Pass 19 May 2020 124,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chassis extension section corroded

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

Offside Front chassis extension section for radiator support panel corroded and holed advise renewal

Fail 19 May 2020 124,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chassis extension section corroded

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

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

Offside Front chassis extension section for radiator support panel corroded and holed advise renewal

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 106,976 miles

front chassis extensions to bumper heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on rear chassis at suspension area

Fail 30 May 2019 106,974 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front chassis extensions to bumper heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on rear chassis at suspension area

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 78,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2015 54,016 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 39,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2014 39,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 31,352 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 XGJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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