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CV10 VSL

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 157,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,384 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 138,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,725 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,722 miles

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

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

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 16 Mar 2020 113,759 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 113,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,220 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,220 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 40,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,389 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 VSL is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV10 VSL, 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 CV10 VSL registered?

CV10 VSL is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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