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DE10 ZMU

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,138 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 56,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,582 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 30,013 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 26,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZMU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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