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BT10 VGX

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,648 mi
Last recorded134,648 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all welding is covered in underseal

Fail 23 Feb 2026 134,646 miles

Body has an unsafe modification hole in offside sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,480 miles

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 28 Feb 2024 115,960 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,072 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 103,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,494 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 82,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,298 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 75,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 74,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,423 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 69,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 64,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,395 miles

Nearside 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 20 May 2015 52,616 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 52,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,313 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 VGX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGX, 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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What year was BT10 VGX registered?

BT10 VGX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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