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BV10 PCF

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,400 mi
Last recorded136,400 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 PCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 136,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 131,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 128,021 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 128,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,104 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,615 miles

Advise rear exhaust strap broken off

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 120,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear exhaust strap broken off

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 120,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury non obligatory mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe rubbing on suspension component (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers fitted. n/s mirror slightly damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2020 104,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers fitted. n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

slight damage to nearside wing mirror

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,799 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 74,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2017 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,126 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,126 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,899 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 46,899 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 25,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,958 miles

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 PCF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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