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BV10 PDO

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 52,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 50,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 47,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 44,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 42,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,730 miles

rear brake discs are deteriorated by corrosion.

rear wiper blade slit

Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,690 miles

inside face of both front brake discs deteriorated by corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn down on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn down on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brakes getting low

Rear wiper broken

Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes getting low

Rear wiper broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,700 miles

both fronnt tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,438 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 PDO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PDO, 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 BV10 PDO registered?

BV10 PDO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is BV10 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 PDO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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