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BV10 YVE

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,461 mi
Last recorded117,461 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 117,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 109,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 109,100 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 106,401 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 106,400 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 104,026 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,641 miles

Central Rear Lower Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,434 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,055 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,387 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 17,127 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,951 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 YVE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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