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GV10 VDA

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,022 mi
Last recorded109,022 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 109,008 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Handbrake long travel

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,894 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 94,881 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 79,977 miles

Offside Front Outer slightly insecure

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 65,407 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 65,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 61,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,028 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 59,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,055 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,188 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items from view

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,768 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Front brake disc worn

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat so can not check seat belt completely

Fail 2 Oct 2017 37,768 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Front brake disc worn

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat so can not check seat belt completely

Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,723 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing seat belts to be checked completely

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.2mm, limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,723 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing seat belts to be checked completely

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.2mm, limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,160 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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GV10 VDA is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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