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BD10 LBZ

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,349 mi
Last recorded107,349 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 LBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,349 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,712 miles

Bonnet release lever broke

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Knocking noise from engine requires investigation

Nearside front top mount deteriorated

Offside rear fog light damaged

Offside rear reflector damaged

Offside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak

Possible injector leak

Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,241 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Offside front tyre badly scrubbed inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front and rear reg plates deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre badly scrubbed inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,172 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2020 85,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,805 miles

Nearside rear brake flexi damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in it

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 1 May 2015 32,698 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 May 2015 32,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,364 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,360 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 13,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,113 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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BD10 LBZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD10 LBZ, 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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BD10 LBZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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