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BT10 VTF

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,710 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,203 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 79,854 miles

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

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

hand brake high

normal tyre fitted offside front. nearside front and both rear snow tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,348 miles

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

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

normal tyre fitted offside front. nearside front and both rear snow tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting broken away

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear age related cracking on tread

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 67,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounting broken away

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear age related cracking on tread

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 61,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,207 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 54,532 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken but supported

Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,528 miles

rear exhaust mount separated but system still supported.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,572 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 47,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,102 miles

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

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

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 VTF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTF, 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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What year was BT10 VTF registered?

BT10 VTF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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