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HJ10 OHS

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,097 mi
Last recorded178,097 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 178,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 168,797 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 168,794 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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 161,898 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 161,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 155,636 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 155,636 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 148,202 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 148,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,183 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken /rear mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 128,266 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

Rear tyre's cracking in sidewall's

Fail 2 Feb 2017 128,260 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central exhaust mounting broken

Rear tyre's cracking in sidewall's

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,433 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,275 miles

Coolant leak

Heatshield insecure under bonnet

N/S wiper blade split

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away not attached

Unable to check N/S/R seatbelt because child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,809 miles

Offside rear tyre tread deteriorated and on 3mm 195/55/16V

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,809 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread deteriorated and on 3mm 195/55/16V

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,494 miles

Exhaust shelds loose

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 OHS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ10 OHS, 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 OHS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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