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AV10 VHJ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 VHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,564 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH SIDES !!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,808 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,124 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,959 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,274 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VHJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV10 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

AV10 VHJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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