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C20 BEA

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 BEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 72,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 70,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,361 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2015 34,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,929 miles

rear silencer brkt weld broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,499 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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C20 BEA 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 87.5%.

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 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 C20 BEA, 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 C20 BEA registered?

C20 BEA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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