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AU10 ORJ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 ORJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,586 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy in places all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,476 miles

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))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sub frame corroded o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms corroded

rear beam hevily corroded o/s and n/s,plastic under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 110,476 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sub frame corroded o/s and n/s front lower suspension arms corroded

rear beam hevily corroded o/s and n/s,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 108,120 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 108,120 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,947 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,286 miles

Offside Front strut top mount seized

Fail 5 Oct 2021 101,283 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front strut top mount seized

Pass 1 Oct 2020 98,478 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,478 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 93,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,438 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,484 miles

child seat

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,077 miles

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

both front brake discs very worn/ lipped

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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AU10 ORJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU10 ORJ, 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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AU10 ORJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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