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EK10 DLF

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,679 mi
Last recorded179,679 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 DLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 179,679 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 159,938 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 135,552 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 135,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 129,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 121,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,365 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 109,365 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus deep cut 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sun visor missing

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,040 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,911 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 64,666 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,997 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 7 Dec 2015 51,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 3 May 2014 31,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,373 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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EK10 DLF is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 EK10 DLF, 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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EK10 DLF is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2010.

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