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BV10 VMX

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 VMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,892 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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 103,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,994 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,727 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,725 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 89,725 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated No Splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,326 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 79,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,625 miles

o/s cv boot perishing

o/s/r indicator fading

uneven wear on rear tyrers

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,206 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp pushed back into bumper

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Sep 2015 50,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp pushed back into bumper

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,794 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,094 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broke

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)

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 VMX is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel 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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

BV10 VMX is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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