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DE10 TPZ

2010 Citroen C3

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 TPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing rough when rotated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring location both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,015 miles

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

Front top strut mount slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,253 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Feb 2024 119,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,379 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,378 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,171 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 18,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deterioration of ns rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

deterioration of ns rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,846 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 16,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TPZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TPZ, 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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DE10 TPZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2010.

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