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BV10 VLR

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,233 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 92,199 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 91,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 89,875 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 87,098 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 85,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 83,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 May 2021 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 May 2020 80,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 76,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 75,915 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 69,227 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 69,227 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 63,475 miles

Oil leak Havily oil leaks engine

Fail 24 May 2017 63,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Havily oil leaks engine

Pass 6 May 2016 57,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,580 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 38,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 29,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 29,220 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 28,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,504 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 VLR is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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