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CA10 EVJ

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,923 mi
Last recorded97,923 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 EVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,923 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 97,923 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 93,662 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 93,595 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 92,825 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 91,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,180 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 86,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,061 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread lanes and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread lanes and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,080 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but secure

Fail 3 Aug 2018 65,072 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but secure

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,617 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm-bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on 3mm-bold on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,918 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,952 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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CA10 EVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA10 EVJ, 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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CA10 EVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2010.

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