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A18 BNJ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

201,033 mi
Last recorded201,033 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 201,033 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly rough

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly rough

Fail 7 Oct 2025 201,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly rough

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Oct 2024 192,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 184,176 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 174,414 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,622 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 150,886 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in rack

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 150,886 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in rack

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,863 miles

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

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

Rear Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,705 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very scored inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,912 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,912 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,403 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

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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A18 BNJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A18 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 BNJ registered?

A18 BNJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is A18 BNJ safe to buy?

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