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BT10 VVJ

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,669 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror housing slightly loose

Fail 27 Oct 2020 105,669 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror housing slightly loose

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,878 miles

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

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,012 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,786 miles

exhaust bracket corroded away at rear but system still adequately supported

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,928 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 42,928 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

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