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BN10 ORA

2010 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 72,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator and fan cowling has moisture on

Fail 31 Aug 2022 63,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring not correct (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

radiator and fan cowling has moisture on

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,383 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 59,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 57,755 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,194 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror housing damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,223 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,175 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,024 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

offside repeater lens missing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,775 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,741 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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BN10 ORA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN10 ORA, 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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What year was BN10 ORA registered?

BN10 ORA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is BN10 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 ORA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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