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HV10 FZS

2010 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,413 mi
Last recorded144,413 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 FZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 142,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 140,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 138,695 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 137,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 135,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 133,396 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres perished and worn uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2020 133,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff

exhaust mounts corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes biinding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,584 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount starting to sieze

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,218 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,346 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,997 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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HV10 FZS is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV10 FZS, 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 HV10 FZS registered?

HV10 FZS is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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