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BV10 VMT

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,005 mi
Last recorded144,005 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 144,005 miles

under body surface rust

Fail 28 Apr 2026 144,005 miles

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

under body surface rust

Pass 6 Jun 2023 112,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,558 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare Tyre Fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,916 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,595 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 92,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,903 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust middle pipe rear support bracket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broke But Exhaust Still Supported

Fail 21 Feb 2018 74,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broke But Exhaust Still Supported

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,364 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,436 miles

E.M. light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,436 miles

E.M. light on dash

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,709 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 27,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VMT is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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