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AV10 XZJ

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,017 mi
Last recorded89,017 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 XZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,017 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump porus

Fail 18 Oct 2024 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump porus

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 78,727 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms all bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 72,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms all bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

water ingress noted to nearside front headlamp

Pass 14 Aug 2021 61,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,777 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 44,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

major oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2017 44,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

major oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 32,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,073 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 XZJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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