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CE10 XVJ

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 XVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 68,490 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,148 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,611 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 62,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,357 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,232 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 45,229 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Slightly Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,540 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 40,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,327 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,503 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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CE10 XVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE10 XVJ, 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 CE10 XVJ registered?

CE10 XVJ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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