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AO10 VSL

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,787 mi
Last recorded119,787 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 119,787 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 119,787 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,511 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 111,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 104,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,430 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 98,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,772 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner wall but not revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,736 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,721 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,515 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,855 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have approx 3.0 mm of tread remaining

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 31,787 miles

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

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 VSL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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