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FG10 EBZ

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 88,689 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2022 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,158 miles

BOTH main rear axle bushes showing some movement / wear

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

o/s/r mud flap insecure

slight movement / play both front bottom arm inner bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mud flap partially insecure

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 70,191 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,789 miles

dirt tray detriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,789 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

dirt tray detriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

middle and back exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,629 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,629 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

back box bracketts corroded

both front wipers split at ends

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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 EBZ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG10 EBZ, 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 EBZ is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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