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AJ10 GKE

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jul 2025 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 96,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 95,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,208 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 94,208 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,772 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 92,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,544 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 91,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,455 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 89,455 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Only when hand brake mechanism is applied and then released. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,157 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 82,369 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

exhaust brackets front/rear coming adrift/adrift but system still supported

Fail 15 Jul 2016 77,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

exhaust brackets front/rear coming adrift/adrift but system still supported

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,421 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 52,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AJ10 GKE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ10 GKE, 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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AJ10 GKE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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