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BT10 VJJ

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,497 mi
Last recorded129,497 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,497 miles

Offside Front Sun visor missing

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 129,496 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sun visor missing

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,723 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 124,723 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 118,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,522 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 111,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 105,823 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,350 miles

advise slight handbrake travel

advise slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise slight handbrake travel

advise slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,751 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 79,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,663 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 70,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,316 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 VJJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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