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BT10 VJM

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

144,200 mi
Last recorded144,200 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2019 144,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible coil spring fowling inner wing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 144,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,815 miles

Accident damage n/s/f bumper

Both offside doors slight rust

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,815 miles

Accident damage n/s/f bumper

Both offside doors slight rust

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,574 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside front link bar knocking

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 112,568 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust bracket broken

Offside front link bar knocking

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,105 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,105 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,077 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer front bracket insecure but system still supported

Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer front bracket insecure but system still supported

Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,106 miles

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

Front and Rear number plates have velcro stickers on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,106 miles

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

Front and Rear number plates have velcro stickers on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VJM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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

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