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BT10 VPK

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,345 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 82,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,285 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 77,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,242 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 70,235 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,898 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 65,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,542 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken off pipe front of rear axle beam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face and in vents (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded in vents (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded in vents (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded in vents (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn to 1mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,545 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing slighty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VPK is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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