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FD10 RFE

2010 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,315 mi
Last recorded131,315 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 RFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 131,315 miles

Engine noisy

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fog bulb disconnected from the light and is melting plastic.

Fail 7 Apr 2026 131,315 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Poor pedal close to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Fog bulb disconnected from the light and is melting plastic.

Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexy ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 123,533 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Sinks to the floor in the brake rollers (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexy ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 115,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear axle flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 115,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 screws. Tyre damaged slightly ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear and offside rear axle flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 106,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,457 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,761 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached. before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brakes noisy recommend inspection of shoes.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,260 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Jan 2019 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 82,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,782 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 76,782 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 71,975 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,067 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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FD10 RFE is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD10 RFE, 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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FD10 RFE is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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