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A23 HSJ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 HSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,371 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,207 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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,750 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,076 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,694 miles

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 34,272 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,034 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 32,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE AND REAR MOUNTS CORRODED AND BROKEN AWAY FROM PIPE (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,923 miles

rear exhaust mtg bkt breaking up

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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A23 HSJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A23 HSJ, 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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What year was A23 HSJ registered?

A23 HSJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is A23 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 HSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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