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BV10 VFJ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 91,325 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 88,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 83,373 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear missing system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust mounting requires attention soon (corroded)

Fail 14 Feb 2023 77,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear missing system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting requires attention soon (corroded)

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,847 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 63,443 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,763 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 60,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 55,689 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 43,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,825 miles

Both rear tyre walls perishing

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 26 Mar 2015 24,368 miles

Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres,sidewalls perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,194 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres small deterioration (cracking)

rear exhaust mount partly broken (still adequately supported)

slight deterioration of n/s/f tyre outer wall (scuffed)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,007 miles

very slight seperation / deterioration of n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bush (no play in bush)

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 VFJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

BV10 VFJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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