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HJ10 OHP

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 95,806 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,732 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Mounting has failed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 92,730 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Intercooler hose left loose at time of test (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Injector seal defective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling chassis (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Mounting has failed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 89,413 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 89,411 miles

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

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,477 miles

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

Front brakes noisy

Front dpf heat shield loose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 85,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread lifting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brakes noisy

Front dpf heat shield loose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,171 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective rear lower stabilizer

Front engine bay dpf heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,171 miles

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

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective rear lower stabilizer

Front engine bay dpf heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,498 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Nearside front tyre perished/cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Nearside front tyre perished/cracking

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,720 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

knocking noise from engine area

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 52,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

knocking noise from engine area

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,147 miles

2x child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and lipped

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,147 miles

2x child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat belts

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded and lipped

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyre profiles fitted from front to rear

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 OHP is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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