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BV10 PHA

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 PHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 121,720 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 110,625 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2020 110,625 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle clip cover missing but functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle clip cover missing but functioning correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,045 miles

front pads wearing low handbrake lever high

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 48,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,650 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brake pads worn low app 2000 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn low app 3000 miles

Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,650 miles

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

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

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brake pads worn low app 2000 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn low app 3000 miles

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,084 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,267 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 PHA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2010.

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