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BT10 VVZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,692 mi
Last recorded125,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,692 miles

Exhaust heat shield under fuel tank lose and rattling

Fail 31 Jan 2025 125,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Brake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSR tyre perished down to cords on outer sidewall (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR tyre perished and cracked down to cords within tread (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield under fuel tank lose and rattling

Pass 11 Mar 2024 123,095 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2024 123,095 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 118,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,412 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 114,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,475 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak sump leaking ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Front Lower Oil leak sump leaking ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,676 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,711 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2014 46,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,467 miles

Exhaust shield damaged and insecure

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

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

Light lens missimg o/s number plate light

N/s rear tyre worn outer edge

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 VVZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

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

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