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BF10 XPE

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,484 mi
Last recorded81,484 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 XPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has wear to edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 81,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has wear to edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearing excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be from gearbox drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 79,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearing excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be from gearbox drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (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 7 May 2024 78,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 76,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 76,678 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 75,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 72,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (slight) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, upper & lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 72,669 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (slight) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, upper & lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 70,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken behind rear exhaust box

windscreen has a couple of stone chips nearside

Fail 12 May 2020 70,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre has a cut inner shoulder down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake binding near excessive (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken behind rear exhaust box

windscreen has a couple of stone chips nearside

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,093 miles

Play in N/S track rod end ball joint.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Exhaust metal hanger has broken off.

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,093 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust metal hanger has broken off.

Front brake discs are scored.

Gearbox oil leak.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Play in N/S track rod end ball joint.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,228 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,281 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall deteriating

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,311 miles

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

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 XPE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 BF10 XPE, 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 XPE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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