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BJ10 YSP

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,323 mi
Last recorded102,323 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 YSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,323 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 102,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 100,074 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective All corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,834 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,411 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,519 miles

Rear both sides tyres are heavily perished no cords showing

Fail 27 Mar 2017 47,519 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear both sides tyres are heavily perished no cords showing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,259 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,348 miles

All tyres cracked

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,110 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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BJ10 YSP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ10 YSP, 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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BJ10 YSP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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