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BV10 LSY

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,370 mi
Last recorded74,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 LSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,370 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 70,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 68,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,404 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,518 miles

exhaust backbox bracket corroded and broken and middle pipe bracket partially broken

Fail 9 Feb 2018 56,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust backbox bracket corroded and broken and middle pipe bracket partially broken

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 47,699 miles

Central rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2013 13,574 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BV10 LSY is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV10 LSY, 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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BV10 LSY is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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