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BK10 HCJ

2010 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 97,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 94,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,008 miles

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

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

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

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,590 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 84,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front front sub-frame and front suspension corroded/rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,878 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 82,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 81,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,600 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 80,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,238 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BK10 HCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK10 HCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK10 HCJ registered?

BK10 HCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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