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BV10 PHX

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,652 mi
Last recorded109,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 PHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion Both sides Inner Surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Through tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 109,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion Both sides Inner Surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Through tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,970 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From around interior rear view mirror and side window. ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 104,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure,CV Joint Dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From around interior rear view mirror and side window. ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,776 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,535 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 94,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,362 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,329 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 PHX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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