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FV10 LDO

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,070 mi
Last recorded159,070 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 159,070 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 158,950 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 144,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 144,586 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.80ppm (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,328 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 124,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,963 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,238 miles

Offside Front Drag link 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,401 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2021 88,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver spare wheel fitted with 195/5516 on OSR (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

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

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2020 83,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 83,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 77,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 8 May 2019 77,094 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,215 miles

heat shield loose around front of exhaust

Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

heat shield loose around front of exhaust

Pass 30 May 2017 60,668 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 30 May 2017 60,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 49,610 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 49,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,764 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,179 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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FV10 LDO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FV10 LDO, 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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FV10 LDO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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