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FP10 GRU

2010 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,888 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 96,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,972 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 73,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,572 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 68,572 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,060 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 58,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 58,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,126 miles

Engine has a light misting of oil.

Rear number plate light lenses damged but not showing white light to the rear.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,345 miles

centre rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust sill fully secure

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,812 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Apr 2015 31,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2014 25,678 miles

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust backbox bracket broken. system still secure

Pass 2 May 2013 17,053 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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FP10 GRU is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FP10 GRU, 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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What year was FP10 GRU registered?

FP10 GRU is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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