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BT10 TZS

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 92,822 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 88,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 88,379 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 87,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 80,098 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2021 80,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 76,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,223 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Apr 2018 65,223 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,540 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,035 miles

slight play nearside front drop link

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,035 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,103 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,402 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 32,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 TZS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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