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2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,176 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 9 Jan 2023 98,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability fouling o/s caliper at full lock (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,364 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Jan 2022 89,236 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar has moved over to off side,interfearing with caliper on full lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear barking brake has poor effert

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,545 miles

both n/s and o/s front outer anti-roll link gaiters are deterioted

both n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe have heavily corroded unions

exhaust front mounting is fractured

Fail 8 Jan 2021 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both n/s and o/s front outer anti-roll link gaiters are deterioted

both n/s and o/s rear sections of brake pipe have heavily corroded unions

exhaust front mounting is fractured

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,702 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated recomened renewal

both front wishbones have there bushings deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2019 65,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

both front wiper blades deteriorated recomened renewal

both front wishbones have there bushings deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low recomened renewal

n/s/r shock has a misting of oil evident

o/s/f outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated recomened renewal

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy wear on front brake discs

nearside rear brake binding slightly

scratches on offside rear of bumper

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 VPG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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