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BT10 TZP

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,765 mi
Last recorded92,765 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 TZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 92,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear worn + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear worn + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked/worn tread. 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and splitting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2021 87,082 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and splitting

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,585 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 84,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,430 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 82,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn on sidewall due to broken spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,887 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,952 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,588 miles

front offside & nearside tyres outer bands worn

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front offside & nearside tyres outer bands worn

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,554 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 TZP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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