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DV10 XAW

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 XAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 130,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 130,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,767 miles

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Pass 20 Jan 2023 117,381 miles

Centre, heat shield loose

Exhaust back box, one mounting corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside corroding heavily (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,516 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective One rear mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside corroding heavily (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear, exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to centre and rear chassis rails and parts of inner sills. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 105,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective One rear mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside corroding heavily (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear, exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to centre and rear chassis rails and parts of inner sills. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,354 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust, one rear mount broken and other mount corroded. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyre casings cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,142 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear tyre casings cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

heat shield loose above the exhaust system.

under tray and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front mounting broken away from pipe

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 37,355 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 37,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV10 XAW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DV10 XAW, 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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DV10 XAW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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