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BT10 VVN

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 113,683 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 113,471 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jet slightly poor/weak in operation

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 107,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on the outer tread and wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 96,473 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on the outer tread and wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,611 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded near the bottom spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrule and brake pipe nuts corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded near the bottom spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrule and brake pipe nuts corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,016 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,847 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,846 miles

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

Both front lower suspesnio arm rear bushes deteriorating

Rotation noise to nearside rear when spun

Fail 9 Mar 2020 77,829 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front brake disc's heavily corroding to inner surface

Exhaust corroding at mountings

Handbrake travel

Offside Rear number plate not working and the cover is missing

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,684 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,651 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,707 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 46,436 miles

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

front & rear exhaust brackets corroded/loose

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,887 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VVN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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