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EA10 OJV

2010 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 OJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 61,917 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut top bearing starting to seize up

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 49,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 47,688 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 47,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 45,401 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 43,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 43,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 41,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,323 miles

covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 38,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,245 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre cracking and worn smooth on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn smooth inner shoulder

offside front tyre cracking and worn smooth inner shoulder

Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre cracking and worn smooth on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn smooth inner shoulder

offside front tyre cracking and worn smooth inner shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,672 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,503 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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EA10 OJV is a 2010 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EA10 OJV, 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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EA10 OJV is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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