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HJ10 HHR

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 HHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 120,579 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 120,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 r16 87h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,982 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 117,970 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 106,998 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 106,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 85,055 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2018 78,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,097 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 52,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,624 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,624 miles

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,461 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Offside Rear 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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HJ10 HHR 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 71.4%.

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 HJ10 HHR, 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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HJ10 HHR is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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