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GU10 CVA

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 CVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 117,308 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 116,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 93,638 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,859 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 79,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,372 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking due to age

Fail 18 Jan 2018 71,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking due to age

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,470 miles

Front tyres required shortly

Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,470 miles

Front tyres required shortly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,447 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 54,447 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,309 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2013 28,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,218 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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GU10 CVA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GU10 CVA, 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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GU10 CVA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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