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FG10 CGZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,936 mi
Last recorded111,936 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 CGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 111,936 miles

Condition rear number plate

corrosion on rear axle and chassis rails

Fail 9 Apr 2026 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn up right link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Condition rear number plate

corrosion on rear axle and chassis rails

Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,118 miles

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

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,764 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 105,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,898 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,176 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,374 miles

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

front tyres slightly agecracked

turbo heatshield insecure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wear and corrosion on discs

Fail 1 Jul 2019 86,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released on with sidelamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres slightly agecracked

turbo heatshield insecure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wear and corrosion on discs

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,010 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wear and corrosion on discs

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Jul 2018 74,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wear and corrosion on discs

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,202 miles

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

o/s wiper slightly smeary

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm-nail in tread

slight freying on seatbelts

undertray fitted

wear and corrosion on discs

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on discs

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on discs

slight freying on drivers seatbelt

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s head lamp pattern slightly dim

slight corrosion to rear discs

slight fraying on seat belts

Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s head lamp pattern slightly dim

slight corrosion to rear discs

slight fraying on seat belts

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,616 miles

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

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

frount discs corroded on inner face

Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,616 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 14,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,786 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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FG10 CGZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG10 CGZ, 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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FG10 CGZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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