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AO10 TYB

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,542 miles

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

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

the rear back box is corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 145,542 miles

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

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

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

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

the rear back box is corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,170 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside 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 17 Aug 2020 139,223 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 139,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light lens is damaged

Nearside Rear wheel missing a valve cap

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

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

noise of the leaking injector

Pass 15 Sep 2018 129,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 126,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,039 miles

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2014 72,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

turbo heat sheild lose

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

turbo heat sheild lose

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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AO10 TYB is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO10 TYB, 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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AO10 TYB is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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