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BT10 TZX

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,129 mi
Last recorded160,129 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 160,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 151,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 142,897 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 142,895 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 30 Dec 2022 135,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,842 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 99,035 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 99,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 93,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,964 miles

Passenger airbag turned off

Fail 18 Jun 2014 46,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine management light on

Passenger airbag turned off

Pass 31 May 2013 30,797 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 TZX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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