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BT10 TZY

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,658 mi
Last recorded117,658 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 117,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 117,658 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 116,612 miles

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 116,197 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 116,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,032 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 113,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 108,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,558 miles

Both front tyre treads are worn on inner edges

Exhaust backbox hanger is broken and front exhaust hanger is broken

Hand brake travel close to limit

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,837 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

removed items from drivers view before test

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn away on inner edges

both rear tyres showing cracks in tread area

rear silencer front mount breaking away

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,744 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TZY is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 TZY, 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 TZY is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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