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BV10 VMD

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 126,339 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,708 miles

Emissions were tested and met but DSM could not register the reading

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 121,706 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Emissions were tested and met but DSM could not register the reading

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 121,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and side light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,974 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 114,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 114,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,047 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,064 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,723 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,381 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split/De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To Split/De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,745 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 84,745 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,279 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,279 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,952 miles

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

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 VMD is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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