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BT10 VPJ

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 98,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shocker

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shocker

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,444 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Drop link dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front incorrect coil spring fitted

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,942 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 77,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,164 miles

advise exhaust deteriorating (hangers)

advise front tyres running off slightly inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise exhaust deteriorating (hangers)

advise front tyres running off slightly inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,607 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 60,607 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported centre front exhaust hanger corroded away from exhaust pipe. (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,950 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 42,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,592 miles

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

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 VPJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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