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DE10 TPU

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,531 mi
Last recorded55,531 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 TPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,531 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 55,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 53,778 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 53,778 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 51,613 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 48,697 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 48,697 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 45,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 43,143 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 41,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 38,120 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 38,120 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 34,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 29,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 20,218 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 15,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,057 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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DE10 TPU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE10 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE10 TPU registered?

DE10 TPU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2010.

Is DE10 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE10 TPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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