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BF10 ZVT

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,375 mi
Last recorded125,375 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 ZVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 125,375 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,985 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,997 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 111,869 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,263 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 103,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 101,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,157 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 97,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,588 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,439 miles

Rear Lower rear engine mount starting to split

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rear number plate lights not workin (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Lower rear engine mount starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,039 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 56,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,321 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Offside front tyre valve perished

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs lipped

rear wiper split

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 ZVT is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red 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 BF10 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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