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HJ10 YWG

2010 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,997 mi
Last recorded91,997 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 91,791 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,812 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 68,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,294 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 41,048 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 28,604 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 28,599 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 19,170 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 19,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,218 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 10,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,863 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 7,863 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,061 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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HJ10 YWG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YWG, 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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What year was HJ10 YWG registered?

HJ10 YWG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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