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BT10 LUA

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,047 mi
Last recorded123,047 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 LUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 123,047 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 123,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,726 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 83,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre metal shard ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,553 miles

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

Nearside Front wrong spring

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,872 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,081 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,670 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,670 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inners

Fail 12 Jun 2013 47,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inners

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 LUA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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

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