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FY10 EFM

2010 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,482 mi
Last recorded52,482 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,482 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,332 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 51,324 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,844 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken advise srut top mount replaced (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,028 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,519 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 44,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,200 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 37,200 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,205 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,873 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,230 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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FY10 EFM is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY10 EFM, 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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FY10 EFM is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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