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CE10 YLK

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,973 mi
Last recorded117,973 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE10 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant revisor is empty

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear brake drum back plates unable to identify strength (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S & O/S Rear axle front mountain brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded unable to inspect fully due to underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,048 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever has travel. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 105,803 miles

O/S outer CV joint is worn.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 105,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S outer CV joint is worn.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,291 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,289 miles

Offside 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure arch rubbing droplink (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and play in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limiters and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near wear limiters and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,157 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle TYRE FOULING WHEEL ARCH LINING (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,058 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 74,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,039 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 62,764 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 41,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,858 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE ADVISE O/S/F TYRE ADVISE N/S/F TYRE

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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 YLK is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE10 YLK, 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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CE10 YLK is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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