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BF10 CAV

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,387 mi
Last recorded132,387 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,387 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 132,380 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 123,857 miles

Exhaust mounting defective befoore rear silenced mounting is detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front lower strength bar has been repaired and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted up ()

under body and brake pipes have had under seal applied, obscuring condition

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have underseal applied (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body undersealed heavily obscuring condition

Fail 16 Dec 2022 117,809 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bar in front of sub frame, however within 30 cm of load bearing component area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have underseal applied (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body undersealed heavily obscuring condition

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,454 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose cat. converter heat shield is loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body heavily undersealed obscuring the condition of testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,018 miles

Both front tyres inner wear

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of car under sealed not allowing full inspection

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,312 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2019 101,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (marked in yellow) holed, reducing over all strength within 30 cm of a load bearing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,776 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 92,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,528 miles

Oil leak ()

bracket front of rear box not supporting exhaust

Offside Front TYRE HAS HEAVY INNER WEAR

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with step in disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin with step in disc (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,353 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,098 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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BF10 CAV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BF10 CAV, 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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BF10 CAV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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