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AV10 HCJ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,514 mi
Last recorded31,514 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,832 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 29,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,647 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 27,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 15,852 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 15,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 15,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,319 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 12,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,730 miles

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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AV10 HCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV10 HCJ, 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 AV10 HCJ registered?

AV10 HCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is AV10 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 HCJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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