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CV10 VFN

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 VFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 124,909 miles

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

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users O/S RADIATOR PIPE LEAKING WATER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,912 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 116,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,912 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 102,860 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 102,860 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,868 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,409 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,251 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner braking surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 29 Apr 2014 19,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,398 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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CV10 VFN is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV10 VFN, 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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CV10 VFN is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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