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DU10 JVP

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,125 mi
Last recorded149,125 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,125 miles

Front Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible front registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front shock absorber has a fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front low ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front shock absorber has a fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front low ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer cv-boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside front mirror case missing/damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s and o/s direction indicator discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,525 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre has inner cut ( inner side of side wall ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 140,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,172 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,172 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Turbo / Exhaust Heat Shield Covers Slightly Loose / Rattling

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Corroded / Lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Heavily Corroded / Lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 108,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre, Perished, Wearing Inner & Outer Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre, Heavily Perished

Offside Rear Tyre, Perished & Outer Sidewall Damage

Oil leak Engine ()

Turbo / Exhaust Heat Shield Covers Slightly Loose / Rattling

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Corroded / Lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Heavily Corroded / Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,513 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear disc`s, poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,469 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear disc`s, poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 6 Apr 2015 64,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2014 53,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,354 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DU10 JVP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU10 JVP, 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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DU10 JVP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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