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GV10 VCJ

2010 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,945 mi
Last recorded132,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 VCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,647 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 131,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Excessive play in shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,092 miles

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

Wiper auto park faulty

Fail 30 Jan 2024 130,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Wiper auto park faulty

Pass 18 Jan 2023 122,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 122,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault mil (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,994 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 96,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at levels of 3.644 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rust holes in places (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust entire system rusted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,121 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,570 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear exhaust hangers are broken.

Coolant resevoir is empty.

Oil level is above maximum.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,689 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,296 miles

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

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

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

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 VCJ is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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