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EX10 XGE

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 117,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 115,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,768 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,338 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 108,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,109 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 106,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,840 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 94,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,566 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,566 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,306 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,615 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)

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 XGE 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 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 EX10 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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