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DC51 CER

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,341 mi
Last recorded68,341 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 CER
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 68,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 59,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,351 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2017 42,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disc`s badly worn and scored (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 42,927 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disc`s badly worn and scored (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,897 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 16 May 2014 19,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 14,002 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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DC51 CER is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DC51 CER, 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 DC51 CER registered?

DC51 CER is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is DC51 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC51 CER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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