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AX10 DFN

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 DFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 129,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 126,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,921 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock casing slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock casing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 78,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock casing slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock casing slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock casings slight corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock casings slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,943 miles

Rear exhaust hanger bracket snapped at weld but system still secure

Fail 31 Jan 2018 63,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust hanger bracket snapped at weld but system still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,987 miles

Rear advise: exhaust mount broken away from exhaust pipe ,but still adequately supported .

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,766 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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AX10 DFN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX10 DFN, 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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AX10 DFN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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