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FE05 ARM

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ARM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Mounting Heavily Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Box Strap Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Mounting Heavily Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Box Strap Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 47,696 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Heavy Cracking..195/55/16

Rear Exhaust Mounting Heavily Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Box Strap Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Heavy Cracking..195/55/16

Rear Exhaust Mounting Heavily Corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Box Strap Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre( Bold Inner Edge & Worn Outer Edge) 195/55/16

Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket and Rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 35,140 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket and Rear strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 33,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,608 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 32,607 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,373 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,781 miles

2front and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 15,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 12,800 miles

rear exhaust mounting loose.

Pass 6 May 2014 10,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2013 8,253 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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FE05 ARM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FE05 ARM, 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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FE05 ARM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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