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BT10 HLD

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 HLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 86,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight roughness in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 8 Sep 2026 86,506 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight roughness in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount has slight roughness

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 86,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount has slight roughness

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 85,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,464 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake ferrules

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 85,464 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake ferrules

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,229 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 85,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,945 miles

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,944 miles

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

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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,278 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 76,338 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 76,338 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,003 miles

1 both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,548 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,268 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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BT10 HLD is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT10 HLD, 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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BT10 HLD is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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