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AU10 VMJ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,549 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,450 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 86,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,250 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,152 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 79,152 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,956 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation build up (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 69,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,811 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,810 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2016 57,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,295 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 46,280 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,716 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMJ, 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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What year was AU10 VMJ registered?

AU10 VMJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is AU10 VMJ safe to buy?

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