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BN10 VDA

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,249 mi
Last recorded166,249 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 166,249 miles

Direction indicator not working nsf (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working ns (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2025 160,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 160,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 151,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 151,940 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 144,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 134,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 134,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,491 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 124,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,939 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 111,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2018 102,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 99,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,686 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,686 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,674 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,371 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 VDA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VDA, 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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BN10 VDA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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