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HV10 YAO

2010 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,537 mi
Last recorded216,537 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 YAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 216,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 216,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 164,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 122,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,725 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance/fluctuation 35-40% n/s/f slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected long crack horizontal and vertical direct in drivers view (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,668 miles

engine has an oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,533 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

oil leak on engine exhaust front pipe flexi covered in oil

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,558 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 49,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,785 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 29,231 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 22,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YAO is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HV10 YAO, 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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HV10 YAO is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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