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BT10 VJX

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,071 mi
Last recorded120,071 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 120,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 120,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,426 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 118,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 109,667 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,179 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box, front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 85,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 81,861 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box hanger corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,511 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking slightly from sump Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,952 miles

Front exhaust front mount weak, but system still supported.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,345 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 63,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,843 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount corroded and weak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,334 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,984 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 VJX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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