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AV10 JYH

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,528 mi
Last recorded113,528 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 JYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 113,528 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 102,168 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 102,168 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 92,745 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,932 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear exhaust mounts corroded in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2023 85,930 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear exhaust mounts corroded in poor condition

smell of engine fumes in car (breather pipe not connected) (refitted pipe)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,241 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking + splitting around inner + outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken part missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,911 miles

all 4 tyres walls slightly perished + cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,967 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 74,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

no reading on n/s park brake

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,991 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 71,989 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,092 miles

front brake pads worn very thin

Fail 16 Jul 2018 66,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both mounts corroded through (rear) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level low in resavoir

front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,640 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,640 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,771 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 JYH is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV10 JYH, 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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AV10 JYH is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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