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GV10 LXW

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 LXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 129,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,064 miles

Front and rear exhaust mounts breaking

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 117,818 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 99,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,330 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,933 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 47,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,123 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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GV10 LXW is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV10 LXW, 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 GV10 LXW registered?

GV10 LXW is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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