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C3 STS

2010 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,891 mi
Last recorded177,891 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 STS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 177,891 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 177,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 173,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 169,472 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 165,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 161,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 150,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 133,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 107,949 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 107,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 88,401 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,178 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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C3 STS is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 STS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C3 STS?

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What year was C3 STS registered?

C3 STS is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is C3 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 STS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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