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EX10 XET

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,677 mi
Last recorded151,677 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 XET
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 151,677 miles

Engine mount perished

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes perish

Oil leak

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

Underbody corroded

Underbody corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2025 151,677 miles

Engine mount perished

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arm bushes perish

Oil leak

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

Underbody corroded

Underbody corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,299 miles

All discs and pads getting low

All underbody and components corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,941 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 120,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,224 miles

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

Front Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 25 Aug 2021 102,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 15 Sep 2020 92,758 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down

Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,756 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seat belts due to rear seats folded down

Pass 17 Sep 2019 82,301 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2019 82,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,240 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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EX10 XET is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX10 XET, 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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EX10 XET is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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