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AV10 KHJ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 KHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 93,456 miles

both rear exhaust mounts broken temp repaired

nsf tyre worn on edges + perishing

osf tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 27 May 2025 93,456 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust mounts broken temp repaired

nsf tyre worn on edges + perishing

osf tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,436 miles

temp repair rear exhaust mount

engine oily

front discs rusty

front drop links weak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2024 89,319 miles

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

engine oily

front discs rusty

front drop links weak

front tyres worn on edges

temp repair rear exhaust mount

Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,268 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 25 May 2022 80,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,438 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 May 2021 76,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,057 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 74,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 56,730 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,218 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine bay covers concealing some items

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,455 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 27 Feb 2016 38,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat,not allowing full inspection of belt

Fail 14 Mar 2015 29,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 15,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV10 KHJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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