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BV60 XYJ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 XYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,059 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 74,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,291 miles

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,144 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,756 miles

non-obligatory mirror cracked passenger side

Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,452 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,736 miles

both front tyres cracking

front brake discs deteriorating

rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2018 41,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking

front brake discs deteriorating

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,589 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,714 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BV60 XYJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV60 XYJ, 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 BV60 XYJ registered?

BV60 XYJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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