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AO10 UPA

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,733 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.60m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,994 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2020 74,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,537 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,150 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 45,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,797 miles

Both rear tyres perished on shoulders

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2015 36,790 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished on shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,966 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,504 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 21,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UPA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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